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Levels (MDX)

Returns the level whose position in a dimension or hierarchy is specified by a numeric expression or whose name is specified by a string expression.

Syntax

Numeric expression syntax
Hierarchy_Expression.Levels( Level_Number )

String expression syntax
Hierarchy_Expression.Levels( Level_Name )

Arguments

  • Hierarchy_Expression
    A valid Multidimensional Expressions (MDX) expression that returns a hierarchy.

  • Level_Number
    A valid numeric expression that specifies a level number.

  • Level_Name
    A valid string expression that specifies a level name.

Remarks

If a level number is specified, the Levels function returns the level associated with the specified zero-based position.

If a level name is specified, the Levels function returns the specified level.

Note

Use the string expression syntax for user-defined functions.

Examples

The following examples illustrate each of the Levels function syntaxes.

Numeric

The following example returns the Country level:

SELECT [Geography].[Geography].Levels(1) ON 0
FROM [Adventure Works]

String

The following example returns the Country level:

SELECT [Geography].[Geography].Levels('Country') ON 0
FROM [Adventure Works]

See Also

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