Creating Model Views

To create a model view:

  1. In an open model, select Manage Model Views in the Validation group of the Task Area.
  2. In the Manage Model Views area, click Add button or select Create Model View in the Actions menu.
  3. In the Model View area, enter a Model View Name and an optional Description (Figure 11-1).

    Figure 11-1 Information Required to Create a Model View


    Fill out the required information to create a model view, as described in the text.
  4. For your convenience, use the up and down arrows in the Dimensions area to move selected dimensions toward the top or the bottom of the list.

    If there are many dimensions, you may find it helpful to move the most used ones toward the top.

    Note:

    You can use the View menus to hide, show, and change the order of columns.

  5. To add dimension members to the view, select a dimension and click Add button in the Member Selection area, or select Add Member in the Actions menu.
  6. In the Select Dimension Members dialog box, select members and use the right and left arrows of the shuttle control to move members from the list of available members at the left to the list of selected members at the right (Figure 11-2).

    Figure 11-2 Select Dimension Members Dialog Box for Model Views


    Select a member in the left column and use the right arrow to move it to the right column.
  7. When members have been selected, click OK.
  8. Optional: Click Delete button or use the Action menu in the Member Selection area of the Model View panel to remove previously added members.
  9. When changes are complete, click Save button.

To delete, copy, or modify a model view, see Managing Model Views.