Custom grouping for dimension members
US7562086B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99942
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Custom grouping for dimension members of an On-Line Analytical Processing (OLAP) cube is facilitated by an interface component that receives a grouping from a user. A modification component alters an attribute of a session OLAP data cube or a virtual OLAP multi-dimensional data cube so that the change becomes readily available without the time-consuming delay associated with rebuilding or reprocessing the underlying structure. A data scheme generation component produces a data definition language (DDL) definition of a user defined attribute executed by an execution component to affect the change to a data cube. Custom groupings can provide an intermediate dimension level for drill down and/or drill up or roll-up between a level with few members and a level with numerous members. A separate dimensional attribute or level can be created and a group defined comprising or mapping a set or collection of discrete members.
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