Reducing number of query items

From the maintenance and documentation perspective, it is advisable to keep the number of query items in report query subjects to the minimal. In this recipe, we will see some good practices to ensure this.

Getting ready

We will use the dimensional GO Sales SSAS Cube package for this.

From Tools | Options, check the options of Alias member unique name and uncheck Delete unreferenced query objects.

Getting ready

How to do it...

  1. We will start by creating a simple crosstab report. Open Cognos Report Studio for a new crosstab report. Drag Time Month Dim | Current Year level on the columns.
  2. From the Insertable Objects pane, drag a new Set ...

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