Defining dimension list dynamic attributes

The Dimension list format type treats a cell value as a dimension element formatted as a hyperlink. When the hyperlink is clicked, a dialog box of elements of the assigned dimension displays. The user can select any element in the list.

  1. Click the Home icon.
  2. Select Business Configuration > Configuration Set-specific Settings > Dynamic Attributes Configuration.
  3. Click the link for the attribute type you want to create.
  4. Click the Dynamic Attributes tab.
  5. Click Add Attribute and specify this information:
    Name
    Specify a name for the attribute.
    Format Type
    Select Dimension List.
    Cube
    Select a cube.
    Dimension
    Select a dimension.
    Hierarchy
    Select a hierarchy.
  6. Optionally, select a context for the attribute by selecting one or more of the check boxes. The context refers to where the attribute will be available. An attribute can have different values within the context.
    If you do not select a context, the attribute value stays the same.
  7. Click OK.
  8. Optionally, select the Dimension Details check box. Select this check box to add the dynamic attribute to a category using the Category Configuration tab.

Click Edit to change a dynamic attribute. Use caution when editing an attribute as it is associated with data.

Click the Delete icon to delete a dynamic attribute. You cannot delete predefined dynamic attributes.