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Version: I2022.4.1

Add a New Cube

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Note: This document applies to the new version of the Projects section in the Design Center. For details on how to perform the same actions in the classic version, see Add a New Cube to a Project.

Cubes are always created and managed within a project. Every project has one cube by default, but you can also have multi-cube projects.

About this task​

When you create a new project, it automatically creates a cube with the same name as the project. Most projects will have just one cube, but you can add as many cubes as you want to a project.

Multi-cube projects make sense when you have cubes that share objects. For example, you may model cubes around different facts that share common dimensions.

Procedure​

  1. Open the project where you want the new cube to reside.

  2. Click New Cube. The Add New Cube dialog appears.

  3. Give the new cube a name. You also have the option of providing a description of the cube.

  4. If Allow Access to All Users is selected, Read, Edit, and Delete permissions for the cube are given to

    • All users who are assigned the Design Center User role and/or the Runtime Query User role
    • Super users
    • Organization administrators
    • You, the cube creator

    If Allow Access to All Users is not selected, Read, Edit, and Delete permissions for the cube are given to

    • Super users
    • Organization administrators
    • You, the cube creator
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Note: If your user ID is assigned only the Design Center User role, you will not be able to change the security policy for the cube after you create the cube. Only a super user or organization administrator can change the security policy.

  1. Click Add Cube.

What to do next​

On the overview page for the current project, the new cube is listed in the Cubes section. You can now do one or more of the following:

  • Choose the cube name to access the canvas and start editing it. For details, see Navigating the Cube Designer Canvas.
  • To duplicate, rename, or delete the cube: locate it in the left part of the screen and place the cursor over it, open the menu, and choose the corresponding action.
  • In the right part of the screen, choose See details to review information about measures, dimensions, and other cube details.