Time Dimensions
A time dimension in AtScale is a type of normal dimension that uses a time-based hierarchy. Use time dimensions to support time-based analysis, such as comparing data in parallel periods.
You can designate a time dimension when you create a new dimension or edit an existing one in the Design Center. To do so, in the dialog to create or edit the dimension, set the Type field to Time.
Because time type dimensions were introduced in AtScale 2019.2.0, any dimension created in AtScale 2019.1.x or earlier was automatically created as a standard type dimension, even if it had a time-based hierarchy. Starting from AtScale 2019.2.0, you can edit an existing normal dimension's type from standard to time. (See Edit the Dimension Type.)
Note: As of AtScale 2021.3.0 it is possible to build tabular reports that use hierarchy-specific calculations, such as Time Calculations, without specifying the Hierarchy in the report or query. See the Level Alias documentation for more information.