Description Pattern Snapshot ID

Overview

Description Pattern Snapshot ID is a Naming & Metadata parameter that defines the autogenerated description of the HIST_ID (SATZ_ID) field in the snapshot dimension. You can use {SchemaName}, {TableName}, {FriendlyName}, {SchemaID} and {TableID} placeholders.

Function

Use this setting to keep generated names, descriptions, and display folders consistent across the project. AnalyticsCreator uses this value when no custom value is saved for the project. Keep placeholder names unchanged when adapting the pattern.

This value supports placeholders such as {SchemaName}, {TableName}, {FriendlyName}, {SchemaID}, {TableID}.

Access

The parameter is maintained from the Parameters list in AnalyticsCreator.

How to access

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Parameters->List Parameters

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Options->Parameter

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Parameter list

Default value

Snapshot ID

Custom value

Not set.

Where it is used

This parameter belongs to the Naming & Metadata group and is used when AnalyticsCreator applies generated names, descriptions, and display folders.

SettingValue
Technical parameter nameDESCRIPTION_PATTERN_SNAPSHOT_ID
Default valueSnapshot ID
Custom valueNot set.

Parameter groups

Group
Naming & Metadata
Names & Metadata
Naming

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