Create a cube

To create a model you use the Create New Cube feature in Model Manager.

  1. In the left-side panel, click Create New Cube.
  2. Type a Name for the model.
  3. Select a type:

    • Generic

      Includes only the basic dimensions and therefore can be customized more easily.

      Mandatory dimensions: Account, Time, Version, and Time Perspective.

      Optional dimensions: Geography, Allocation, Classification, and Other.

    • Exchange Rate

      A model for storing foreign exchange rate information for use in currency conversion. Typically used in conjunction with a Generic model.

      Mandatory dimensions: the same as Generic, plus Geography and Currency.

      Optional dimensions: none.

    • Detailed Planning (General)

      A model for a generic detailed planning application.

      Mandatory dimensions: the same as Generic, plus Detailed Planning Object and Allocation.

      Optional dimensions: Geography, and Other.

    • Detailed Planning (Personnel)

      A model for a personnel planning application.

      Mandatory dimensions: the same as Generic, plus Employees and Allocation.

      Optional dimensions: Geography, and Other.

  4. If you want the model to include currency, select Include currency conversion (this adds Currency and Geography).
  5. In the Dimensions section, for each mandatory dimension, do any of the following:
    • To select an existing dimension of that type, click .
    • To create a new dimension of that type, click .

    • Optionally, edit the Display name (up to 100 characters).

       Note:  You can only change the display name for an existing Time dimension if its original has been deleted.

  6. To add other dimensions, beside Optional do any of the following:
    • To select an existing dimension of that type, click .
    • To create a new dimension of that type, click .
  7. Click Create.

 Tip:  You can use Process Manager to import data or dimension structures to the model.