Custom Measures - Action dialog box

Use the Custom Measures - Action dialog box to create, edit, or copy a custom measure. The name of the action displayed on the title bar is determined by the function.

Dialog box components

Name box -- Specifies the name for the custom measure. The name can have up to 16 characters.

Description box -- Specifies the description for the custom measure.

Expression box -- Defines the expression for the custom measure.

Category box -- Lists categories of functions and expressions you can use when you build a formula for the custom measure.

Choices box -- Lists items in the selected category.

Insert button -- Inserts the selected choice into the Expression box for editing.

Information box -- Displays information about the selected choice.