Cube Artifacts

Table D-4 Cube Artifacts

Artifact	Description	Last Modified Time	Last Modified User	Editable	Dependencies
Attribute Dimensions	A list of dimensions whose type enables analysis based on the attributes or qualities of dimension members	Yes	No	Yes: CSV	None
Calculation Manager Rules	Objects that can contain templates and calculations that are grouped in components	Yes	Yes	Yes: XML	None
Data Forms	A grid display that enables users to enter data into the database from an interface such as a web browser, and to view and analyze data or related text. Certain dimension member values are fixed, giving users a specific view into the data. Forms can include predefined data validation rules that help implement business policies and practices. Errors or warnings are generated on the data form if entered data violates a validation rule.	Yes	No	Yes: XML	Associated menus, user variables, and dimensions
Standard Dimensions	A list of dimensions associated with a single cube	Yes	No	Yes: CSV	Attribute Dimensions, if any
Substitution Variables	Global placeholders for information that changes regularly	No	No	No	None