Using Rules Files to Name Dimensions

  To name a dimension:

1. Open or create a rules file.

2. Select Options, then Dimension build settings.

3. In the Dimension Build Settings dialog box, select the Dimension Definition tab.

4. For standard dimensions:

   1. Select Rules file.

   2. Enter a name for the new dimension, and press Enter.

      The dimension is displayed the Dimensions node (under the Rules file option).

   3. Right-click the new dimension, and select Edit.

   4. In the Dimension Properties dialog box, define the dimension properties, such as configuration (dense or sparse) and type.

5. For attribute dimensions:

   1. Right-click the name of the base dimension, and select Edit properties.

   2. In the Dimension Properties dialog box, select the Attribute Dimensions tab.

   3. Enter a name for the attribute dimension. select the attribute dimension type, and click OK.

   4. Select the attribute dimension type, and click OK.