Count (OLAP) 

Purpose

The Count template is an OLAP aggregation template with which you can build queries that count members of a selected level that contribute to a specific measure.

You should use this template if you would like to address business questions such as the following:

Sales returns for MyCompany equal $25,000. How many product lines does this represent?

 

Prerequisites

You have an OLAP data service configured as a BI system.

 

Process Flow

After using the BI Query Wizard to select an OLAP data service and the Count template, the wizard steps you through the following process flow:

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       1.      Select a cube

       2.      Configure Count parameters

       3.      Define filters

       4.      Preview the result

 

Result

After you have completed the wizard screens according to the process above and clicked Finish, you return to the Visual Composer workspace, where a new data service has been created with the query you have configured.

A data service created with the BI Query Wizard is configured automatically with a start input and a table view as output. These three elements together constitute a complete iView, ready for preview and deployment to your portal.

To continue working with your data service and query, see:

·        Working With Queries

·        Using the MDX Editor

 

Example

For an example of working with the Count template, see Configuring Count Parameters.