Multiple options for formatting model attributes exist.
Prerequisite
To format characters using the Format tab bar, you need the Attribute formatting .
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
Select the relevant model attribute.
Activate the Format tab bar.
Ensure that Character formatting is enabled.
Use the buttons in the tab bar to format the model attribute.
Changes affect all occurrences of this model attribute.
Select the relevant model attribute(s).
Right-click in the selection and select Properties. The corresponding dialog opens.
Ensure that the Character formatting check box is enabled for Font.
Specify your Font settings.
Click Preview to check your settings. Change the settings where required.
Click OK.
Your changes take effect. They affect only the selected occurrences of the model attribute.
You have formatted model attributes.