Adding Parameters

Calculation algorithm parameters can be added on the Parameters tab in the Calculation Algorithm Parameters dialog box. To set parameter values that will be used on algorithm calculation, use the parameters panel. The order of parameters display on this panel matches with the order of parameters on the Parameters tab:

Add a new or existing parameter.

To add a new parameter:

Click the Add button
Double-click the free space in the parameters list with the main mouse button.

The Object Parameter Properties dialog box opens, in which determine parameter settings.

To add existing parameter from another block:

Call drop-down menu of the Add button. The list containing blocks with parameters will be displayed.
Select a block which parameter must be added to calculation algorithm. List of block parameters will be displayed.
Select one of parameters.

As a result the parameter, which settings exactly match settings of the selected parameter, will be added to calculation algorithm. Added parameter of calculation algorithm and selected block parameter will be automatically linked.

Edit parameter

Change parameters order

Delete parameter

Setting Up Parameter

A parameter can be set up in the Object Parameter Properties dialog box:

Specify:

Name. A parameter name should be meaningful and explain parameter functionality. The property is mandatory.
Identifier. A parameter identifier should be unique. An identifier should consist of Latin letters. It may contain numbers and underscore characters, and must start with a letter. The property is mandatory.
Parameter Type. Select parameter type:

Selection. Default. Dictionary selection is used as a parameter value.
Hierarchy. Dictionary alternative hierarchy is used as a parameter value.

NOTE. Parameter type can be changed only on creating a parameter.

Source. If required, select the cube containing controlling dimensions that control elements of other dimensions in this cube.

NOTE. After selecting the cube the Dictionary drop-down list will contain only the dictionaries included in the selected cube.

If the dictionary is not displayed in the controlling dimensions list but is included in the cube, dictionary selection or alternative hierarchy is used as parameters values. This dictionary can be selected in the Dictionary drop-down list without specifying the cube in the Source drop-down list.

If the dictionary is displayed in the controlling dimensions list and is a controlled or controlling or controlled and controlling at the same time, add all controlling cube dimensions as calculation algorithm parameters and set selection by the controlling dimension to display dictionary elements selection in the parameter.

Dictionary. Select the dictionary, to which the parameter is linked. Dictionary selection or alternative hierarchy will be used as parameter values. The property is mandatory.
Default Value. Select default parameter value.