Insert all the items of a level

You can simultaneously insert all the items of a level into an IBM® Cognos® Analytics exploration. Levels define the way data is grouped in dimensions.

For example, a geographical dimension in a source tree might contain levels for region, country or region, and city. You can click a single region and instantly insert every country or region that belongs to that region into the Exploration View. By expanding the region item, you can display all of the countries or regions within that region. Use this technique to insert members of a single node item.

You can also choose to display all of the countries or regions across regions by inserting a special Level item. Use this technique to insert members at the same level from multiple node items.

Procedure

  1. In the source tree, click a single item that contains the detail that you want in the exploration.
  2. Optionally, insert members from a single node item.
    • Drag the item to the drop zone in the overview area, such as the Rows drop zone.
    • Expand the item.
      Tip: To expand or collapse items, right-click the item, click IBM Planning Analytics, and then click Expand / Collapse or Expand Level / Collapse Level. Expand Level expands items from the highest level member.
  3. Optionally, insert members at the same level from multiple node items
    • In the source tree, click a single item that contains the detail that you want in the Exploration View.
    • From the command area, drag the Level item to the drop zone or work area.