Recommendations for Designing Dynamic Reports
When designing dynamic reports, consider the following information:
Use expanded data segments for optimal performance:
Use functions on expanded data segments that are not placed on separate rows/columns
Use multiple member selections on expanded data segments that are not placed in separate rows/columns
Use single data segments only when required for formatting or calculations
Write efficient formulas:
Use row/column formulas rather than cell formulas, when possible
Use reference properties
Use a cell reference instead of cross-axis references
Remove unnecessary parenthesis from formulas
Don't limit your report to the Grid object:
Create report templates:
Leverage the power of POVs and prompting functions
Design once using the CurrentPOV and prompting functions
Learn the power of Grid, User, Book, and Batch POVs
Create reusable objects and row and column templates. Text, Image, Grid, Chart objects, and row and column templates can be reused in multiple reports