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Version: I2024.2.x

Sum (MDX)

Returns the sum of a Measure evaluated over a specified set.

Syntax​

Sum( Set_Expression, Measure )

Input Parameters​

Set_Expression
A valid Multidimensional Expressions (MDX) expression that returns a set.

Measure
A basic Measure.

Return Value​

Returns a value of the same type as Measure equaling the sum of the Measure evaluated over the given set.

Examples​

Returns the Sum of salesamount1 over a 30 period window on the [Order Date Dimension].[Order Retail445] hierarchy.

Sum(
  [Order Date Dimension].[Order Retail445].CurrentMember.Lag(29)
  :
  [Order Date Dimension].[Order Retail445].CurrentMember,
  [Measures].[salesamount1]
  )