Date dimensions (form)
Applies To: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Feature Pack, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012
Click System administration > Setup > Business intelligence > Analysis Services > Date dimensions.
Use this form to create date dimensions. You can use date dimensions to analyze the data in a cube by various time periods, such as months, quarters, or weeks.
Task that uses this form
How to: Create a Date Dimension for a Cube
Navigating the form
The following tables provide descriptions for the controls in this form.
Tabs
Tab |
Description |
|---|---|
Calendar dates |
Specify the properties of your calendar. |
Hierarchies |
Select the time periods by which to analyze data. |
Buttons
Button |
Description |
|---|---|
New |
Create a new date dimension. |
Delete |
Remove the selected date dimension. |
Fields
Field |
Description |
|---|---|
Name |
Enter a name for the date dimension. |
BI dimension label |
Enter a label for the date dimension. |
Start date |
Enter a starting date for the date range. The date range that you define determines the records that you can analyze by using cubes. |
End date |
Enter an ending date for the date range. The date range that you define determines the records that you can analyze by using cubes. |
From month |
Select the first month of your calendar. |
First day of week |
Select the first day of the week. |
Include |
Select the date hierarchies by which to analyze data. |
BI date dimension hierarchy list |
Time periods by which you can analyze data. |
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