
If you retrieve data into an asymmetric report, Essbase must perform additional internal
processing to maintain the asymmetric layout. This processing may increase the retrieval time
on large reports. For more information regarding optimizing reports, see the Hyperion Essbase
- System 9 Database Administrator's Guide.
As part of the default Essbase installation, the
Asymm.xlsl sample file is provided that illustrates
how to create asymmetric reports.
➤ To view the sample file, Asymm.xls:
1 Select File > Open.
2 From the \AnalyticServices\client\sample directory, open the Asymm.xls file.
Depending on how software is installed on your PC, the file may not be available or may be
located in a different directory. Contact the Essbase system administrator for more information.
Figure 95 Asymmetric Report
The sample file row and column dimension groups are asymmetric. Thus, the nested member
groups from the Product dimension differ in member content within respective markets. For
example, Colas and Fruit Soda are included in East but not in West. In addition, Actual data is
displayed for Qtr1, whereas Budget data is displayed for Qtr2, Qtr3, and Qtr4. Also notice that
the sample file displays styles for members of the Scenario and Year dimensions.
3 Leave the sample file open for the next tutorial task.
Pivoting in Asymmetric Reports
When you pivot a group of members in an asymmetric report, Essbase keeps only unique
members from dimensions that are not involved in the pivot.
➤ To use the open Asymm.xls file to illustrate this point:
1 Using the right-mouse button, drag East to the cell below Qtr1.
The result is shown in Figure 96.
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