Dimensions (PDM)

A dimension is an axis of analysis in a multidimensional structure.

The dimension is made of an ordered list of attributes that share a common semantic meaning in the domain being modeled. Each attribute designates a unique position along the axis.

The dimension can be mapped to tables or views: this mapping allows to transfer operational data to the dimension.

For more information on object mapping, see "Mapping a Physical Object to Multidimensional Objects" in Chapter 12, Object Mappings in the Core Features Guide .

A dimension may have one or more hierarchies representing attribute sets.

• Creating a Dimension
  You can create a dimension in any of the following ways:
• Dimension Properties
  You can modify an object's properties from its property sheet. To open a dimension property sheet, double-click its diagram symbol or its Browser entry in the Dimensions folder. The following sections detail the property sheet tabs that contain the properties most commonly entered for dimensions.