Creating Collection Intervals

You create a collection interval using Frequency dimensions and Workflow dimensions. The Frequency Dimension defines the frequency of the data collection process. The Workflow Dimension defines the number of workflow instances for data collection.

You may configure a maximum of four Frequency Dimensions (including Year and Period) and five Workflow Dimensions.

To create a collection interval:

1. On the Home page, click Application, and then click Supplemental Data.
2. Click the Collection Interval tab on the left.
3. Click Add (+) to create a collection interval.
4. On Create Collection Interval, enter the information:

   • Name: Enter a unique name. You can enter a maximum of 80 characters.

   • Description: You can enter a maximum of 255 characters.

   • Frequency Dimensions—Select one or two dimensions from Available Dimensions and use the shuttle keys to move them to Selected Dimensions.

     The Year and Period dimensions are selected by default.

     You can select a maximum of two additional frequency dimensions along with the default Year and Period dimension.

     The frequency dimensions that you select will not be available for further data collection and management in Collections.

   • Workflow Dimensions—Select the dimensions from Available Dimensions and use the shuttle keys to move them to Selected Dimensions.

     You must select at least one workflow dimension.

     You can select a maximum of five workflow dimensions. The workflow dimensions that you select will not be available for further data collection and management in Collections.

5. Click OK.
6. To edit a collection interval, select the collection interval, then click Actions, and then Edit.

   You cannot edit a collection interval referenced in a Collection.

   You cannot edit the Default collection interval.

7. To delete a collection interval, select the collection interval, then click Actions, and then Delete.

   You cannot delete the Default collection interval.