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saustermiller
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3 months ago
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BI Viewer drill down without hidden data items

I'm trying to create a drill down in a BI Viewer dashboard using only a data set return.  I can add a column (in this case "category") to both the Dimensions and Measures area.  I then enable the dri...
  • saustermiller's avatar
    3 months ago

    Answered my own question for Dimension vs Measure...

    In OneStream BI Viewer, https://www.google.com/search?q=dimensions&ved=2ahUKEwi2i8b72JqTAxVf1RoGHTq1NSIQgK4QegQIARAC are qualitative, descriptive data points (e.g., Entity, Account, Time, Scenario) used for grouping, filtering, and defining the structure (rows/columns) of a report. https://www.google.com/search?q=measures&ved=2ahUKEwi2i8b72JqTAxVf1RoGHTq1NSIQgK4QegQIARAD are quantitative, numerical data points (e.g., Sales, Amount) that are aggregated, summed, or calculated, forming the cell data in a grid or chart.

    Key Differences:

    • Function: Dimensions provide context (labels), while Measures provide values (metrics).
    • Behavior: Dimensions group data without summarizing. Measures perform summary calculations like Sum, Average, or Count.
    • Usage: In a Grid component, dimensions are typically assigned to row/column headers, while measures populate the cells.
    • Data Type: Dimensions are often strings or dates. Measures are numeric.

    For instance, in a sales dashboard, "Product Category" is a dimension, and "Total Revenue" is a measure.