This describes a typical scenario for setting dimensions and
dimension values.
A typical scenario involves combining three
features in one dimension:
- Create a sift dimension with
a set of discrete ranges such as A - D, E - H, and so on. Auto sifting is an
extension to autogeneration which positions newly generated dimension values
within an existing hierarchy, such that Applebrandy Wine appears under A - D,
Four Grapes Merlot appears in E - H, and so on.
- Configure the dimension
values in the sift dimension as non-navigable so that they can appear in the
user interface to assist the end user but do not have any effect on the
navigation state.
- Configure the dimension
values in the sift dimension so that they are collapsible. A collapsible
hierarchy is an ordinary hierarchy, in which some or all of the internal
(non-root and non-leaf) dimension values are flagged as potentially
collapsible. The MDEX Engine automatically removes, or collapses, these
dimension values when there are only a few leaves available for refinement,
creating a more streamlined, user-friendly navigation experience for your
users.
