How to: Browse Dimension Data in Dimension Designer

You can browse the data in a dimension by using the Browser view in Dimension Designer, which is accessed from Business Intelligence Development Studio.

In order for dimension data to be displayed in the Browser view, the dimension must be in a processed state. For more information, see Processing in Analysis Services.

To browse a dimension in Business Intelligence Development Studio

  1. Open the dimension that you want to browse, and click the Browser tab.

  2. In the Hierarchy drop-down list, choose the hierarchy for which you want to browse data.

  3. Optionally, if your dimension includes translations, in the Language drop-down list, choose the language in which you want to display the data.

    Note

    You must have a translation defined in the dimension for the selected language.

See Also

Concepts

Introduction to Dimensions
Defining and Configuring Dimensions, Attributes, and Hierarchies

Other Resources

Working with Database Dimension Basics How-to Topics
Modifying the Time Dimension
Modifying the Product Dimension
Modifying the Product Dimension

Help and Information

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