Data Source Fields

Here is a description of the fields that Extended Planning and Analysis adds to the Data Source object.

* – Mandatory field

Data Source Fields
Field   Description
Analytics Dataset API Name * The API name of the Analytics dataset is used as a data source for Extended Planning and Analysis.
Data Source Name * The name of the data source.
Input Data Source   When selected, imports data into plans.
Output Data Source   When selected, exports data from plans.

Dimension

* – Mandatory field

Dimension Fields
Field   Description
Analytics Dimension * Searches the Analytics dimension and creates a data source mapping.
Planning Dimension * Searches the Planning dimension and creates a data source mapping.

Measure

* – Mandatory field

Measure Fields
Field   Description
Analytics Measure * Searches the Analytics measure and creates a data source mapping.
Planning Measure * Searches the Planning measure and creates a data source mapping.
Measure Type *

Searches the measure type and creates a data source mapping. The following are the supported measure types:

  • Average
  • Count
  • Maximum
  • Minimum
  • Sum
  • Unique

Quick Actions and Buttons

The Quick Actions and Buttons are displayed on the Data Source page.

Data Source Buttons

Buttons/

Icons

Name Description
Search Dimensions/Measures Search for the dimension and measure in the grid by entering the name of the data source in the search field.
Add Dimension Row/Measure Row

Adds a new row to the dimension and measure.

Delete Row

Deletes the rows of the specified dimensions and measures.