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When connected to a Data Source, the Data Pane contains two sections below the Data Source which categorizes and groups all of the data as either Dimensions or Measures. Dimensions and Measures play different roles when building charts or tables in the View Area.
Converting Dimensions to Measures and Vice Versa
Renaming Dimensions and Measures
Duplicate Dimensions and Measures
Dimensions and Measures
The Dimensions and Measures Panes show fields from your currently selected Data Source in the Data Pane. Visual Analytics automatically determines whether fields are Dimensions or Measures based on the datatypes it detects in the Data Source.
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The Parameters Pane, which appears below the Measures Pane, is for creating your own dynamic values that can take the place of constant values in calculations. See the Parameters page for more on how to create and work with parameters.
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Be aware that renaming a Dimension, Measure or Parameter can cause a Calculated Field to become invalid if it expects to use a particular field name that no longer exists in its calculations. You will get a warning if your field is in use within a Calculated Field before you rename it. |
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To view the data associated with the Dimensions and Measures, click the [View Data] button at the top right of the Dimensions pane. This will show all of the data in a tabular format. For more on the View Data window, see Viewing Data.
Searching Dimensions and Measures
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Right click on the Dimension/Measure you want to duplicate. A menu displays where the duplicate option is available. You can also duplicate a Dimension/Measure by clicking Ctrl and dragging the Dimension/Measure to the side of the deck.
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See Managing Data Sources for more information on Data Sources and their properties. |
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