SAP Online Help 07.09.2004
SAP NetWeaver Visual Composer: User Guide 126
ii. In the metadata tree, locate and select the object to use in the statement.
iii. Maximize or restore the metadata list at any time using the up and down
arrows.
{ Use the Search tab to search for and select a specific member to use in your
statement:
iv. The drop-down lists are automatically populated with the currently
selected values in the drop-down lists on the Browse tab, if available.
Change the values to search within a different hierarchy or level. You
may search for members across all levels in a hierarchy, or within a
specific level.
v. Place your cursor in the Member field, and type the name of the member
you want to find. This field also functions as a drop-down list, which you
can use to select from the history of searched terms.
vi. Click Search. If the member is found, you may select it in the list below.
{ Use the Syntax Examples tab to select a template with which to build your
statement. The MDX Editor provides several templates organized into different
categories. After you transfer the syntax example to the Editor pane, replace the
objects in brackets (<< >>) with selected metadata from your data service.
4. Drag-and-drop or double-click to transfer the syntax example or the unique name of the
selected object to the Editor pane at the current cursor location.
5. Edit your statement as desired in the Editor pane, using any of the following methods:
{ Type directly into the pane.
{ Transfer metadata objects into the pane using the procedure in step 4.
{ Use the editor icons:
Editor Icons
Icon Function
Cut
Copy
Paste
Undo
Redo
Validate
Run
6. Validate your statement by clicking the Validate icon.
7. Run your statement to preview its result by clicking the Preview icon.
8. Maximize or restore the Preview pane at any time by clicking the up or down arrows.
9. Press Save to save your statement.
10. Press Close to close without saving.
