Creating a New Cube Model
Use the New Cube command to create a new cube model.
To create a cube model:
- Choose the File | New Cube command. An empty model definition is added to the Design Tree.
- Complete the Name and Description tab in the Properties pane for the cube.
Notes
Changes made in the Property pane apply when you leave the pane or perform another operation in O3 designer.
A new cube Model
Opening a Cube Model
Use the Open command to open an existing cube model.
To open a cube model:
- Choose the File | Open command. The Open Cube Schema dialog box displays.
- Choose a directory and an .mdl file.
- Choose the Open button. You return to the Designer desktop and the cube opens.
The Open Cube Scheme Dialog
Saving a Cube Model
Use the Save or Save As command to save a cube model.
To save a cube model:
- Choose the File | Save command. The Save Cube Schema dialog box displays.
OR
Choose the File | Save As command. The Save Cube Schema dialog box displays.
- Enter a model name.
OR
Choose a model name from the list. OR
Choose a directory and file.
- Choose the Save button. If the cube model exists, the following prompt displays:
{Path/Filename} This file already exists. Replace existing file?
Choose the Yes button to overwrite the existing cube model. The cube model saves and you return to the desktop.
OR
Choose No to return to the Save Cube Schema dialog box. Repeat steps 2 and 3.
The Save Cube Schema Dialog
Closing a Cube Model
To close a cube model:
- Select the root of the tree corresponding to the model you want to close.
Choose the Edit | Remove command. If the model has been modified you will be prompted to save the changes. The model closes.