Modeling

The following modeling features are new or changed in Cognos® Analytics 11.1.2.

Diagram enhancements

The following features were added to the diagram:

• Focus mode

  In a diagram with a large number of tables, use this feature to work with one or a few selected tables and their relationships.

• Auto-arrange

  A diagram can be redrawn around the tables that you select, allowing you to focus on the selected tables and their relationships. The data module can be saved with the diagram modifications.

For more information, see Modeling user interface.

Calculating values before or after aggregation

When creating a calculation, you can specify if the calculation must be performed before or after values are aggregated. In the first case, the calculation is performed on the most granular level of data. In the second case, the calculation is performed on the aggregated data. The calculation results can be different in each case.

This option is also available for calculations in dashboards.

For more information, see Calculations.