Create a Time-based Partitioned Cube Group

To more easily manage time-based partitioned cubes, you can gather them into like-structured groups.

Procedure

  1. To set up the cube group, on the PowerCube property sheet, click the Cube Group tab, select the Enable time-based partitioning check box, and click OK.
  2. To ensure that the child cubes in your group cover a distinct level, for each one, specify the appropriate level from your time dimension, such as Quarter or Month.
    Tip: You can open the .vcd file later, in any text editor, and manually include or exclude cubes. For example, to improve performance, try adding entries in the .vcd file for cubes that are at a higher level of the time hierarchy, such as the Quarter or Year level. For more information, see Customizing a Time-based Partitioned Cube.