Types of Dimensions
Note:
Attributed Dimensions are below the Standard Dimension.
Types of Dimensions: Standard Dimensions, Attributed Dimensions.
I. Standard Dimensions (SD)
Types
of Standard Dimensions
1. Sparse (Default) - Low Probability
Ex: Root bear
2. Dense-
High Probability, Ex: Pepsi
* Not
Associated with Attribute Dimension.
Consolidation
Operation.
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No- Two pass
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Sparse, Dense
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Required Storage Space
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Standard Dimension above Attributed Dimension.
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Storage Property- all
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Formula
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UDA allowed
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Shared Members
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II. Attribute Dimensions
Should be associate to Standard Dimension with Sparse. Not
Associated with Dense.
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Two pass
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Should be associate to Standard Dimension with Sparse. Not
Associated with Dense.
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No formula
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If assign AD, automatically recovered Consolidation
operators: +-,*...
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No Shared Members
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No Consolidation Property.
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Required Storage Space
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Associated with Sparse
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Storage Property- Dynamic Calc
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Attributed Dimensions are below Standard Dimension.
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UDA allowed
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