Copying Dimensions

You can copy dimensions to create a new dimension of the same type. When a dimension is copied, all members and property values are also copied to the new dimension. There is no link defined between the original dimension and the new copied dimension.

You can copy dimensions:

  • Within the Shared Library

  • Within an application as a local dimension

  • From the Shared Library to an application creating a new local dimension

  • From an application to the Shared Library for sharing with other applications

  To copy dimensions to the Shared Library:

  1. Right-click a dimension in the Shared Library and select Copy Dimension To, Shared Library.

  2. Change the default dimension name and enter a description.

  3. Click OK.

    The dimension is added to the Shared Library.

  To copy a dimension to an application:

  1. Right-click a dimension and select Copy Dimension To, Application.

  2. Modify the dimension name and enter a description.

  3. Select the application and click OK.