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Define Time Periods (Data Source) (Dimension Wizard)

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Use the Define Time Periods page to define attributes representing time periods in the time dimension with columns in the table specified in the Select the Dimension Type page.

Note

This page will appear only if you have selected Build the dimension using a data source on the Dimension Definition page and Time dimension on the Select the Dimension Type page.

Options

Time Property Name
Displays the attribute types used to indicate time periods within time dimensions. For more information about attribute types, see Type Element (DimensionAttribute) (ASSL).

Note

The Date attribute type should be used only for columns with a DateTime data type.

Time Table Columns
Lists the columns on which the corresponding attribute types will be based.

To change the column, click the column, and then select a different column from the list.

See Also

Dimension Wizard F1 Help
Dimensions (Analysis Services - Multidimensional Data)
Dimensions in Multidimensional Models