What is slice in SAP BI-RA-AWB - SAP BusinessObjects Analysis, edition for OLAP?

SAP Term: slice

• Component: BI-RA-AWB

• Component Name: SAP BusinessObjects Analysis, edition for OLAP

• Description: A two-dimensional view of a multi-dimensional cube. For example, if your data cube contains the three dimensions Product, Market, and Year, and you want to analyze how your products performed in all markets in the year 2006, you would select only 2006 data from the Year dimension. The selected data would then be a two-dimensional slice.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A slice is a feature of SAP BusinessObjects Analysis, edition for OLAP that allows users to quickly and easily create a subset of data from a larger dataset. It is used to focus on specific data points or trends within the larger dataset. A slice can be created by selecting specific values from one or more dimensions in the dataset. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To create a slice, users must first select the dimensions they want to use from the dataset. Then, they can select specific values from each dimension to create the subset of data. Once the slice is created, users can view the data in a variety of ways, such as in a chart or table. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a slice, it is important to consider which dimensions and values will provide the most useful information. Additionally, users should be aware that slices can be saved for future use. This allows users to quickly access and analyze the same subset of data multiple times. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Slices are just one of many features available in SAP BusinessObjects Analysis, edition for OLAP. Other features include drill-down capabilities, interactive visualizations, and advanced analytics. For more information about these features, please refer to the SAP BusinessObjects Analysis, edition for OLAP documentation.