Dynamically Generated List

Introduction

Dynamically generated lists will have list item members that are dynamically filled with the children or descendants of a Dimension Member. In order to create a dynamically generated list you need to take three steps:

  • Create a list that is based on one Dimension only.
  • Select one of the available dynamic list types other than ´Normal´ on the type field of the List Attributes
  • Select a valid Parent member.

Dynamic List Types

The following dynamic list types exist:

Type

Description

Children Inclusive

The list will contain all first level child members of the specified parent. At the end of the list the parent member itself will be added formatted as sum.

Children Exclusive

The list will contain all first level child members of the specified parent.

Descendants Inclusive

The list will contain all child members of the specified parent. Each list item that is based on parent member will get the same type of drill list attached. At the end of the list the parent member itself will be added formatted as sum.

Descendants Exclusive

The list will contain all child members of the specified parent. Each list item that is based on parent member will get the same type of drill list attached.

Base Inclusive

The list will contain all base/leaf members of the specified parent. At the end of the list the parent member itself will be added formatted as sum.

Base Exclusive

The list will contain all base/leaf members of the specified parent.