Grouping options

This setting defines the way in which cells are grouped when you nest dimensions.

About this task

You can nest multiple dimensions in a row or column. This setting will define how the dimensions appear when nested.

Table 1. Grouping options
Options Description
Merge cells Repeating cells in the parent dimension are merged.
Repeat labels Repeating cells in the parent dimension each have labels.
Label top cell Only the top cell of the repeating cells in the parent dimension has a label.

Left: Merge cells

Center: Repeat labels

Right: Label top cell

Figure 1. Grouping options. Left: Merge cells. Middle: Repeat cells. Right: Label top cell
The first image shows the repeating cells in the parent dimension as merged. The second image shows the repeating cells in the parent dimension each having labels. The third image shows only the top cell of the repeating cells in the parent dimension with a label.

Procedure

  1. On the IBM® Planning Analytics tab, click Options Options icon.
  2. In the navigation pane, click IBM Planning Analytics.
  3. Locate Grouping options under Exploration or list settings.
  4. Use the drop down menu to select an option.
  5. Click OK.