Adding a Measure

Adding a Measure

To add a measure, drag a class property from the Class Viewer and drop it onto the Measures label in the Model Viewer. Then make changes if needed in the Details Area.

Or do the following:

1. Click Add Element.

   The system displays a dialog box.

2. For Enter New Item Name, type a measure name.

   See Names for Model Elements.

3. Click Measure.

4. Click OK.

5. Select the measure in the Model Viewer.

6. Specify the following options, at a minimum:

   • Type — Specifies the measure type, as described in Specifying the Measure Type.

   • Property or Expression — Specifies the source values. See Defining the Source Values for a Dimension or Level and Details for Source Expressions.

   • Aggregate — Specifies how to aggregate the measure values, as described in Specifying How to Aggregate a Measure.