Explore the intricacies of managing hierarchies effectively. Dimensions are comprised of hierarchies and hierarchies are comprised of members.

To access the Hierarchy Manager:

  1. Navigate to the Models module and select the Dimensions icon.
  2. Double-click the dimension to modify.
  3. The Hierarchy Manager appears with the hierarchies collapsed.

Select the down arrow next to Hierarchy to select a different hierarchy.  Default indicates that the primary hierarchy is displayed. 

The Tags column enables users to quickly identify where tags have been added.

The Hierarchy Manager window has a toolbar at the top. This toolbar enables you to navigate and start various actions in the Hierarchy Manager. 

IconNameDescription
Add

Adds an Alternate Hierarchy.


UpdateUpdates member properties and parent assignments for members that already exist in the system. ‌
SynchronizeCompares an incoming Hierarchy Synchronize file with the current contents in a hierarchy and performs the required inserts, updates, and renames to synchronize the hierarchy structure with the file provided.
ImportImports a hierarchy based on a file. 
ExportExports the selected hierarchy to a file. 
RefreshRefreshes the hierarchy. 
SaveSaves changes made to the hierarchy.  Doesn't commit the changes to the tenant. 
ProcessCommits changes made to the hierarchy to the tenant. 
CloseCloses the dimension Hierarchy Manager. 

To filter a display:

  1. Select the three dots icon next to the column header.

    The options available are:
    • Sort Ascending
    • Sort Descending
    • Column Filter 
    • Pin Column
    • Autosize This Column
    • Autosize All Columns
    • Choose Columns
    • Reset Columns
    • Expand All Row Groups
    • Collapse All Row Groups
  2. Select the Column Filter option. 
  3. Select or enter string to filter hierarchy members. 
  4. The Hierarchy Manager filters to show only the members within the hierarchy selected.