Description Set Special
Overview
Description Set Special is a Naming & Metadata parameter that controls whether the description of special columns (SnapshotID, Surrogate key, CalendarID) is set automatically: 0 - Yes if empty, 1 - always, 2 - never.
Function
Use this setting to keep generated names, descriptions, and display folders consistent across the project. Numeric values in this parameter act as choices; use the description to interpret each option.
Access
The parameter is maintained from the Parameters list in AnalyticsCreator.
How to access
Navigation tree
Parameters->List Parameters
Toolbar
Options->Parameter
Diagram
Not opened from the diagram.
Visual element
Parameter list
Default value
0
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.
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Technical parameter name | DESCRIPTION_SET_SPECIAL |
| Default value | 0 |
| Custom value | Not set. |
Parameter groups
| Group |
|---|
| Naming & Metadata |
| Names & Metadata |
| Naming |
