In the General tab, you can set general properties for a dimension such as defining a user-friendly name, adding comments, and naming generations and levels.
For information on dimensions, see Dimensions Overview.
To set general properties for a dimension in an Essbase model:
Access the dimension properties tabs of the Essbase Model Properties dialog box using the procedure in Accessing the Dimension Properties Tabs.
The Name text box displays the current name of the selected dimension.
Optional: Enter a user-friendly name for the dimension in the cube in the Name in Cube text box.
The Source element path displays the path of the hierarchy element in which the currently selected dimension is located.
Note:
Wildcard characters such as <, {, [, *, and others cannot be used in cube names. See Naming Restrictions for Metadata Elements.
Optional: Add a comment or select a comment.
A comment for a Market dimension might be: “Continental US, AK, and HI.” If comments exist in the database column, the Comments field will display a drop-down list of those comments.
Note:
The drop-down list box is not enabled for hierarchy elements. For members of the Accounts dimension, the drop-down list box is not available when the Accounts dimension was created from the fact table.
Optional: To create or edit generation or level names, click the Edit button.
A status message next to the Edit button tells you whether generations or levels have been named.
Proceed to Naming Generations and Levels for more information.
Note:
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.