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How to create a dimension
Use the following steps to create a dimension:
1. Select the model folder.
2. Right-click New dimension.
3. Rename it to: Time
4. Expand the Project Explorer tree. Rename the hierarchy to: Time
5. Select the hierarchy and right-click Open Editor. The Hierarchy Editor opens
(Figure 4-17). Note that there is a already a level in the hierarchy.
Figure 4-17 Creating a dimension
6. Click New Level three times.
7. Rename the levels in the order that the levels appear in the table for specifying the
metadata for the Time dimension.
8. Select the Year level and right-click Open editor.