Format model attributes

Multiple options for formatting model attributes exist.

Prerequisite

To format characters using the Format tab bar, you need the Attribute formatting function privilege.

Use the following function privileges to control the users' authorizations.

Analysis tab

You can analyze dependencies between analysis objects and KPIs. All analysis objects contained in the database are displayed. The rule set defines this structure for the transfer of analysis objects. The graphic is used to display the structure of analysis objects.

You can evaluate KPIs using tables created with templates and relate the analysis objects, dimensions and KPIs to each other.

You can enter base KPI values. Fields with a blue background indicate calculated values. Fields with a white background are editable. Fields with a gray background are not editable and indicate KPIs that are not defined for the analysis object displayed in the dimension displayed (for example, because the rule set has now changed or because an analysis object no longer exists).

You have the following options: 

  • Rename analysis groups

  • Select an analysis object and display its KPIs in the KPIs area

  • Obtain information on the composition of a KPI

  • Navigate through the structure of the analysis objects in the Graphic area

  • Create tables from templates

  • Deactivate analysis objects

  • Delete analysis groups

  • Open saved tables

  • Run what-if analyses

  • Edit values

  • Obtain information on the composition of a KPI

  • Create tables from templates

  • Open saved tables

  • Run what-if analyses

Data management tab

You can manage data.

You have the following options: 

  • Merge existing dimension combinations and/or analysis objects.

  • Delete existing dimension combinations

  • Deactivate dimension combinations

  • Activate saving points

  • Deactivate saving points

KPIs tab

  • You can enter base KPI values. Fields with a blue background indicate calculated values. Fields with a white background are editable. Fields with a gray background are not editable and indicate KPIs that are not defined for the analysis object displayed in the dimension displayed (for example, because the rule set has now changed or because an analysis object no longer exists).

Administration tab

You can import configuration files, and manage dimension types, dimensions, input screens, rule sets, table templates, users, and user groups.

Procedure

Format tab bar

  1. Select the relevant model attribute.

  2. Activate the Format tab bar.

  3. Ensure that Allow character formatting Character formatting is enabled.

  4. Use the buttons in the tab bar to format the model attribute.

Changes affect all occurrences of this model attribute.

Model attribute properties

  1. Select the relevant model attribute(s).

  2. Right-click in the selection and select Properties. The corresponding dialog opens.

  3. Ensure that the Character formatting check box is enabled for Font.

  4. Specify your Font settings.

  5. Click Preview to check your settings. Change the settings where required.

  6. Click OK.

Your changes take effect. They affect only the selected occurrences of the model attribute.

You have formatted model attributes.

See also

Place model attributes

Place object attributes