Setting Dimension Properties

Dimension properties must conform to guidelines listed in Naming Restrictions.

Table 12-8 Dimension Properties

Property	Value
Dimension	Enter a dimension name.
Alias	Optional: Select an alias table and enter an alternate name of up to 80 characters. Follow the dimension naming restrictions.
Description	Optional: Enter a description.
Valid for Plan Types	Select plan types for which the dimension is valid. Not available for Entity or Account dimensions.
Apply Security	Allow security to be set on dimension members. If you do not select this option, there is no security on the dimension, and users can access its members without restriction. Must be selected before assigning access rights to dimension members.
Data Storage	Select data storage options.
Display Option	Set application default display options for the Member Selection dialog box. Select Member Name or Alias to display members or aliases. Member Name:Alias displays members on the left and aliases on the right. Alias:Member Name displays aliases on the left and members on the right.
Enable custom attribute display	Display available and selected attributes for dimensions with associated attributes. Enable custom attribute display for dimensions with attributes.