Delete, Copy, and Rebuild Models
Deleting a Model
You can delete a model and all related data.
Context
When you delete a model, the built-in dimensions Date and Version, and also any private dimensions, are automatically deleted, but public dimensions are kept, and can be reused in other models.
- You can delete models only if your user role has the privilege for deleting models.
- Models that are in use in stories can't be deleted.
Procedure
- From the () Main Menu, select Files.
- Use the check boxes to select one or more models that you want to delete.
- Choose (Delete) from the toolbar.
Copying a Model
If you want to create a new model that's similar to an existing model, you can copy an existing model.
Context
Private dimensions are copied with the model, while public dimensions are referenced from the copied model. Transaction data is copied in all public versions. Private versions are not copied.
Note that models based on BPC data sources can't be copied (either basic models, or models with write-back to BPC enabled).
Procedure
Rebuilding a Model
You can use the Rebuild Model feature to modify public models created from acquired data.
Context
After a model is created from acquired data, you can rebuild the model if you need to fix issues such as missing dimensions or measures. This option lets you revert the model to the state based on the first set of acquired data.
You can't rebuild a model if the model is missing some dependencies needed for rebuild. This can happen if:
- The model was created from a blank model, which can't be rebuilt because no data preparation was done.
- The model was created before the rebuild feature was introduced.
- The model was exported or imported without the object created along with a public model (called a wrangler) that contains information needed for rebuilding a model.
- If the Rebuild Model icon isn't available in the menu bar, the model cannot be rebuilt.
- Even if sharing settings are applied, only the owner of the model can rebuild the model.
Procedure
Next Steps
Deleting Data from a Model
You can delete data facts from a model.