Define a standard metric
Use this procedure to define a standard metric.
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Do one of the following:
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From the Guide section, under Define metrics, click the Add new metric link.
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On the Documents Tree, right-click Metrics and select New Metric.
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Locate the
Standard Metric section
and click the
Create button associated
with it.
The metric editing window appears.
- Assign a unique, descriptive name to the metric.
- Identify the data source and tables that have the necessary data for the metric.
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On the
Mapping tab, in the
Sources box, click the
Plus icon.
The Add Source window appears.
- In the New Source Type section, select the data source type that is the most logical primary data source from which any relationships to other database tables will be defined.
- In the Select new source section, select the source to add by clicking the ellipsis button.
- Find the source on the Documents Tree by navigating to the source or typing the name of the source in the search box. Click the source name and then click OK.