Validation is time series data checking for correspondence to the specified conditions and limits.
Data is validated according to validation rules. For sequential execution of a number of validation rules they can be combined into a group.
NOTE. Validation is available for express reports, dashboard tables, data areas in regular reports if they are built on a time series database. standard or automatic cube with a calendar dimension. When working with global cache is used, data validation is not available.
All validation rules and groups are displayed on the Validation Rules side panel tab.
The example of data validation result:
Working with validation rules is executed by means of:
The Validation Rules side panel tab that is used to create and edit validation rules.
To display the Validation Rules tab, make sure that the side panel is displayed and execute one of the operations:
Select the tab in the Source/Data group of tabs on the side panel.
Click the Validation > Set Up Validation Rules on the Advanced Analytics ribbon tab.
Working with the tab is similar to working with the Validation Rules tab of time series analysis.
The Data Validation group on the Advanced Analytics ribbon tab that is used to execute and view validation rule application results.
NOTE. When a report is opened in the view mode, working with validation rules is available only via the ribbon.
Set up validation rule parameters
Create a group of validation rules
Edit group of validation rules
Delete validation rule or group of validation rules
Structure validation rules/groups of validation rules
Search for validation rule/group of validation rules
Rename validation rule/group of validation rules
Exceptions are revealed on executing a validation rule. Exceptions are observations or time series not corresponding to the validation rule condition.
If a validation rule was executed, exceptions will be displayed in the validation execution area. Exceptions formatting style depends on validation rule settings.
After validation is executed, the Advanced Analytics ribbon tab is used to work with exceptions.
Show or hide validation legend
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