Configuring Dimensions view

You configure the Dimensions view to select the dimensions that will be displayed in the view. You can also change other configuration settings.

Before you can configure the Dimensions view for the first time, you have to add the Dimensions view to the dashboard you are creating. You must have access rights in WebSphere® Portal to perform this task in the configure mode.
To configure the Dimensions view, complete the following steps:
  1. In the Dimensions view toolbar, click Configure.
  2. From the Subject area list, select the subject area that you want to analyze.
    Note: An asterisk * before the Subject Area name means that the corresponding cube is either not defined or not running.
  3. Optional. Select the row dimensions by completing the following steps:
    1. On the Available dimensions list, click a dimension to select it.
    2. To move the selected dimension to the Row dimensions list, click Add.
      Note: You can reorder the items on the Row dimensions list by using the Up and Down arrows.
  4. Select the column dimensions by completing the following steps:
    1. On the Available dimensions list, click a dimension to select it.
    2. To move the selected dimension to the Column dimensions list, click Add.
      Note: You can reorder the items on the Column dimensions list by using the Up and Down arrows.
  5. Optional. Select the page dimensions by completing the following steps:
    1. On the Available dimensions list, click a dimension to select it.
    2. To move the selected dimension to the Page dimensions list, click Add.
      Note: You can reorder the items on the Page dimensions list by using the Up and Down arrows.
  6. Click Next to continue to the next page to preview, modify, and save your configuration.
  7. Optional. Click the Show Layout toolbar button to show the dimensions navigation tree where you can change the layout of dimensions by dragging the Row, Column, Page, and Other dimensions from one axis to another.
    • To restore the last saved configuration, click Restore.
    • To display the last saved selection of the Row, Column, and Page dimensions, click Default.
  8. To save your configuration, click Finish, or click Back if you want to change any of the settings.
Related concepts
Dimensions view
Related tasks
Modifying Dimensions view visual appearance
Analyzing business measures against dimensions
Pivoting row or column dimension
Drilling down dimensional data
Administering dashboards and views
Related reference
Dimensions view reference
WebSphere Portal information
DB2 Alphablox

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