Database Reference
In-Depth Information
The Cube Structure Tab
Modifying the properties of your measures is accomplished using the Cube Structure tab. Begin by highlighting
a measure in the Measures pane, as shown in Figure
11-18
. Access the Properties window by right-clicking the
measure and choosing Properties from the context menu.
Figure 11-18.
Accessing the properties of a measure
Common Measure Properties
Although a number of properties are available for each measure, you will use only a few of them on a regular basis.
Table
11-2
describes the commonly used property settings.
Table 11-2.
Commonly Used Property Settings
Property
Description
Aggregate Function
Allows you to select how the measure will be aggregated
Format String
Allows you to indicate how the measure will be formatted
Name
Allows you to specify the name of the measure
Visible
Allows you decide whether most clients will be able to see the measure
