Define Time Periods (Cube Wizard)
Use the Define Time Periods page to define the calendar year information and time frequencies to be included in the specified time dimension.
Note
This page will appear only if you have selected Build the cube without using a data source on the Select Build Method page and specified a time dimension on the Define New Dimensions page.
Important
This page is for defining the calendar year of a time dimension. To define a fiscal, manufacturing, reporting, or International Standards Organization (ISO) 8601 year for the time dimension, use the Specify Additional Calendars page.
Options
- First calendar day
Type or select the day that begins the current year.
- Last calendar day
Type or select the day that ends the current year.
- First day of the week
Select the day that begins a week.
Time periods
Select the time periods for the calendar year of the time dimension.Note
The Date time period is required.
- Language for time member names
Select the language for the members in the time dimension.
See Also
Reference
Cube Wizard F1 Help (SSAS)
Specify Additional Calendars (Cube Wizard)
Other Resources
Cubes (Analysis Services)
Defining and Configuring Cubes and Cube Properties
Defining and Configuring Dimensions, Attributes, and Hierarchies