OLAP Partition

Overview

The OLAP Partition page maintains partition definitions for analytical tables. Use it to name the partition, choose the table, define the slice, and maintain the query statement used for the partition.

Function

Partition name is the required name shown in the navigation tree and Partitions list. Table selects the analytical table that the partition belongs to.

Slice describes the portion of the table covered by the partition. SQL contains the partition query statement. When a table is selected, AnalyticsCreator prepares a starter query for that table so it can be refined for the required slice.

Save requires a partition name, table, and query statement, stores the partition definition, refreshes the navigation tree, and reloads the page. Cancel closes the page without continuing the current edit.

Access

Open an existing partition from the Partitions branch in the navigation tree, or double-click it in the Partitions list. Use Add partition from the Partitions branch, or New from the list, to create a partition. When opened from a table context, the table can be preselected.

How to access

Data warehouse -> Partitions -> [partition] -> Edit partition, or Data warehouse -> Partitions -> Add partition.

Toolbar

Data mart -> Partitions, then double-click a partition or choose New.

Diagram

Not opened directly from the diagram. Use the Data mart toolbar or the Partitions navigation-tree branch.

Visual element

OLAP Partition page

Screen overview

ID Property Description
1PartitionMain editor area for adding or changing a partition definition.
2Partition nameRequired name shown in the navigation tree and Partitions list.
3TableAnalytical table that the partition belongs to. Selecting a table prepares a starter query statement.
4SliceSlice expression or description that identifies the portion of the table covered by the partition.
5SQLEditable query statement for the partition. The field supports multi-line editing.
6SaveRequires a partition name, table, and query statement, saves the partition definition, refreshes the navigation tree, and reloads the page.
7CancelCloses the page without continuing the current edit.

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