Define metric dimensions and values

Dimensions describe analytical perspectives such as organization, region, product, or time. Metric Standards' Dimension Hierarchy and Metric Management's Dimension Definitions are separate entry points.

Maintain dimensions in Metric Standards

1. Go to Metric Standards > Dimension Hierarchy and select a folder.
2. Add dimension information and save.
3. Select the dimension and Add Value.
4. Verify names, hierarchy, and values against definitions.

Review affected metrics before edits or deletion. Available actions depend on permissions and validation.

Define dimensions in Metric Management

1. Prepare folders in Metric Management > Dimension Definitions.
2. Create a dimension and complete the form.
3. Configure hierarchy and mapping if needed, such as province, city, and district.
4. Browse it, maintain values, and verify hierarchy.

Dimension values do not directly drive preview queries. Configure physical field associations in Metric mappings.

Import dimensions from reference codes

Use Import from Reference Codes in Dimension Hierarchy. Verify matching meaning first, then sample counts, codes, and descriptions. Have business owners resolve inconsistencies.

Validate metric use

Inspect referencing definitions and mappings. For preview, check source dimension columns and query rights. Distinguish missing dimension values, mappings, source records, and permissions when results are empty.

Next: Metric definitions and Metric mapping.