When you tag a dimension as a specific type, the dimension can use the built-in functionality designed for that type.
For information on dimension types, see Dimensions Overview.
To select a dimension type:
Access the dimension properties tabs of the Essbase Model Properties dialog box using the procedure in Accessing the Dimension Properties Tabs.
Accounts—Tags the dimension as an accounts dimension. This dimension type contains items that you want to measure, such as profit or inventory.
For guidelines on tagging an accounts dimension, see Rules for Using Accounts Dimensions.
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In some models, the accounts dimension is determined when the model is created and cannot be changed. In such a case, the Accounts option is disabled.
Time—Tags the dimension as a time dimension. This dimension type describes how often you collect and update data. The dimension tagged as time enables several accounts dimension functions, such as first time balance and last time balance.
For guidelines on tagging a time dimension, see Rules for Using Time Dimensions.
If you tag a dimension as a time dimension, the Dynamic series button is enabled. Selecting this button opens the Dynamic Time Series dialog box which enables period-to-date reporting in block storage. See Using Dynamic Time Series.
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To restore the settings on this tab to their previously saved values, click Restore. To restore the settings to their original system default values, click Default.