When you use the application wizard to add dimensions, dimension types are automatically categorized and displayed with a shaded heading. For example, Account dimensions, Period dimensions, Entity dimensions, Currency dimensions, and Other dimensions, such as Scenario or Version.
To define dimensions:-
To map a dimension type to a dimension, click [Select] in the Dimension column.
If a required dimension type matches to a dimension in the Dimension Library, the dimension name displays in the Dimension column.
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The dimensions that display in the drop-down list map to the type of dimension. For example, if you are mapping a dimension to the Account dimension type, only account dimensions display in the list.
In some cases, you may want to create a new dimension.
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Optional: Create a new dimension. To create a new dimension:
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Using the Dimension drop-down arrow, select Create New Dimension.
The Add New Dimension dialog box is displayed.
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When you create a dimension in the application wizard, it is always a local dimension and cannot be shared in the application wizard. If you want to share a dimension, you must use the Dimension Library. See Understanding Shared and Local Dimensions.
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Enter the dimension name and description. The type is automatically selected according to the dimension type you are mapping the dimension to in the Dimension Type column.
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For existing dimensions: If you want the dimension to be local, select the local check box at the end of each row.
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If you created a new dimension, you cannot change a dimension to be shared.
For information on shared and local dimensions, see Understanding Shared and Local Dimensions.
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You must map at least one dimension to a dimension before you can move to the next screen.
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The Application Settings screen is displayed. See Modifying the Application Settings.