Working with Named Levels (Essbase (ASO) and Essbase (BSO) Only)

You can define named levels for logically-related named generations, such as the named level, Month, to apply to all generations containing months. Like named generations, named levels enable you to identify the members to use in calculation or report scripts. The numbers you assign to named levels start at 0 for the lowest member in the dimension and increase to the highest level of the dimension. In the sample shown, levels are numbered as: 0 (Jan, Feb, March), 1 (Q1 and Q2), 2 (2006), and 3 (Year).

You can create, modify, or delete named generations in Essbase (ASO) and (BSO) applications.

  To create, modify, or delete named levels:

  1. In the Dimension Library, right-click a dimension or the application name and select Named Levels.

    The Named Levels dialog box is displayed.

  2. Click Add button., to add a level. Then, double-click the cell under Level Name, and enter a descriptive name.

    For example, enter Human Resources Office to later assign this to all levels for human resource offices.

    Note:

    The name must be unique and not shared with members, generations, aliases, and shared aliases.

  3. In the Number column, double-click the cell to modify the number automatically provided.

    Note:

    You cannot change numbers associated with DTS members.

  4. Perform any of these optional tasks:

    • Double-click a cell to modify the level name or number.

    • Click Refresh button. to remove any changes and revert to saved data.

    • Click Remove button. to remove selected levels.

    • Click Save button. to save changes and continue to add levels.

  5. Click OK.