Creating Attribute Values

You can define attribute values for sparse dimensions, which are typically the Entity and user-defined custom dimensions. After you define an attribute value for a dimension, you can assign it to members of that dimension.

You can create attribute values in either the Classic Dimension Editor, or the Simplified Dimension Editor.

To create attribute values in the Classic Dimension Editor:

1. Click the Navigator icon .

2. Under Create and Manage, click Dimensions.

3. Select the sparse dimension for which to create an attribute value.

4. Select the top level in the dimension hierarchy.

5. Click Custom Attributes.

6. On the Manage Attributes and Values page, select the attribute for which to specify a value.

7. Above the Attribute Values column, click Create. If the options are available, you can click Add Child or Add Sibling.

8. On Create Attribute Value, in Name, enter a name.

9. Click Save.

To create attribute values in the Simplified Dimension Editor:

1. On the Home page, click Application, and then click Overview.

2. Click the Dimensions tab.

3. For Cube, select All.

4. Select a dimension.

5. Click the Edit Dimension Properties tab on the left.

6. Under Custom Attributes at the bottom right, click Create.

7. Enter an attribute name, and click Save.

8. To edit or delete an attribute, click the Actions ellipsis icon next to the attribute.