Measures (PDM)

A measure is a variable that corresponds to the focus of an investigation.

Measures describe the meaning of the analytical values stored in each data cell of a cube.

Measures are most of the time numeric values like for example Price or Total.

Measures can also be the result of an operation or calculation as indicated in the formula box of the measure property sheet.

• Creating a Measure
  You can create a measure from the property sheet of, or in the Browser under, a fact.
• Measure Properties
  To view or edit a measure's properties, double-click its diagram symbol or Browser or list entry. The property sheet tabs and fields listed here are those available by default, before any customization of the interface by you or an administrator.