The following Dimension members properties are available for each dimension in the Physical hierarchy:
ClassType – This member is null for most dimensions except the Account dimension (ClassType=AccountMem).
Description – This member provides an optional description of the member.
Gen (Generation) – The generation number of the member defined as the depth of the member from the top of the hierarchy. The top members belong to generation 1. The children of the top members belong to generation 2, and so on.
Level – Only two levels are available in Financial Management:
All leaf members belong to Level 0
All other members belong to Level 1
Name – The unique member name.
Parent Key – This member property is generated on top of Financial Management results and provides the Parent member name.
ShortName – For most dimensions, the ShortName property contains the same value as Name.
One notable exception is the Entity dimension. In the entity dimension multiple members frequently share the same ShortName but have different values for Name because they roll up through different alternate hierarchies.
Sort Order – The sort order provides the sort order for the member, and is generated on top of Financial Management results.