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New relative time level types in IBM Cognos Cube Designer 10.2.1.1 Fix Pack 3

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Abstract

When you define a time-based hierarchy level, there are four new level types available: semesters, trimesters, holidays, and seasons.

Content

When you define a time-based hierarchy level, there are four new level types available: semesters, trimesters, holidays, and seasons.

The following rules apply when using these level types:

  • Level types must appear in order in a hierarchy. The order is enforced during validation.

    The order in which they can be used is reflected in the level type drop-down list.

    Holidays and seasons (like periods) are exceptions to this rule. They can be assigned in any order to any level, and can be used more than once in the same hierarchy.
  • Semesters and trimesters cannot be used in the same hierarchy.
  • Trimesters and quarters cannot be used in the same hierarchy.
  • Semesters and quarters can be used in the same hierarchy.

The level type is used to construct the name of predefined relative time members. For example, 'Current Semester'.

For more information on defining relative time members, see the IBM Cognos Dynamic Cubes User Guide.

For more information on new predefined relative time members, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27040513.

For more information on new custom relative time members, seehttp://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27040594.

For more information on the new sub tree of relative time reference members, seehttp://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27041029.

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Document Information

Modified date:
17 June 2018

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swg27040479