Point-of-view database preferences enable you to automatically insert dimensions and members that are of interest to them into the documents of others. Point of View definitions must be defined and activated specifically for a database connection.
When a point of view (POV) is activated, the Use Point of View check box in Cube Navigator and the Document Creation wizard are enabled. All subsequently created and loaded documents use the specified POV until it is deactivated. You can also deactivate use of POV by deselecting the Cube Navigator Use Point of View option as needed.
Point of View definitions consist of both axes and dimension member selections. The entire definition is used when new documents are created with the activated POV.
When you apply a point of view definition to an existing document, only the dimension member selections are applied. This prevents points of view from automatically arranging non-functioning layouts (such as moving all dimensions to a single axis).
If all POV member selections are custom filters, you may not see obvious changes to your document. Check to see which POV is applied on the View pane Information Panel tab, Point of View segment.
Using a point of view definition is a three part process. First, create a point of view definition. Next, activate the point of view definition. Lastly, set an existing document to use the activated point of view definition or create a new document that uses it.