Hierarchies

Overview

In AnalyticsCreator, hierarchies define semantic drill-down paths within dimension tables, such as Year -> Quarter -> Month -> Day. They are used for semantic model generation and cube design.

Function

A hierarchy groups multiple columns of a dimension table in a defined sequence for user-friendly navigation and drill-downs in reports.

Access

Hierarchies are managed from the Data mart hierarchy tools. Each hierarchy is tied to a table and contains one or more ordered levels.

How to access

Navigation tree

Hierarchies → HIERARCHY → Right-click → Edit

Toolbar

Data mart → Hierarchies

Diagram

Diagram → Hierarchies → Right-click → Edit

Visual element

Not confirmed.

Screen overview

Hierarchies List

IDPropertyDescription
1SchemaDatabase schema for the table that owns the hierarchy.
2TableTable where the hierarchy is defined.
3HierarchyHierarchy name displayed in the list.
4ClusteredIndicates whether the listed hierarchy is marked as clustered.
5DeleteRemoves the selected hierarchy from the list.
6NewCreates a new hierarchy entry.

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