Working with Attribute Values

Attribute values provide users with another way of selecting dimensions members when using forms. Data values for attribute values are dynamically calculated but not stored.

Attribute dimension in data retrieval

Attributes are valid only for primary members and not for shared members. Retrieval from an alternate hierarchy will not be the same as from the primary hierarchy.

Attributes are associated to the base dimension and aggregates are defined along the base dimension they are associated to. If you specify attributes as a filter, then the parent level totals are displayed. If you associate attributes within the grid, then the retrieved data will only be at base level. You can define attributes in a form as a dynamic user variable to retrieve aggregate totals by attribute.