Process for Creating Attributes

1. Create a dimension.

   In an application workbook on the Essbase.Cube Worksheet, or in the outline editor, position the attribute dimensions after all standard dimensions.

2. Tag the dimension as an attribute dimension and set attribute dimension type as text, numeric, Boolean, or date.

   See Creating Attribute Dimensions.

3. Consider whether non-aggregating attributes would be useful in your database. See Non-Aggregating Attributes.

4. Add members to the attribute dimension.

5. Associate a base dimension with the attribute dimension.

   See Understanding the Rules for Attribute Dimension Association.

6. Associate members of the base dimension with members of the attribute dimension.

   See Understanding the Rules for Attribute Member Association.

7. If necessary, set up the attribute calculations.

   See Calculating Attribute Data.

See these topics:

• Understanding the Essbase.Cube Worksheet
• Understanding Cube.Settings Worksheet: Attribute Settings
• Working with Attributes

• Set Attribute Associations