When you update a master dimension, the changes will be reflected in all its instances, including all visualizations that use it.
Edit a master dimension from the assets panel or while editing visualization properties.
Editing a master dimension from the assets panel
Use the assets panel to edit a master dimension when you want to preview the dimension or edit several master dimensions.
Do the following:
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In sheet view, click
Edit sheet in the toolbar.The assets panel opens on the left-hand side.
- Click
to display the master items. -
Click the dimension that you want to edit.
The preview opens.
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Click
at the bottom of the preview.If the dimension is used on a sheet, a dialog is displayed to inform you that any changes to the master dimension will be applied to all its instances on the sheets.
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Click OK.
The Edit dimension dialog opens, where you update the field or expression, name, description and tags.
- Click Save.
The master dimension is now updated.
Editing a master dimension from visualization properties
When a dimension in a visualization is linked to a master dimension, you can edit the master dimension from the properties panel. All visualizations in the app that use the master dimension will be updated. To edit a linked dimension only in this visualization, without affecting the master item, you must first unlink it from the master. See Unlinking from a master item.
Do the following:
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In edit mode, select the visualization.
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In the properties panel, click the Data tab.
If it is hidden, click Show properties
in the lower right-hand corner. -
Under Dimensions, click the linked dimension to edit.
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Under Master item, click Edit.
A dialog is displayed to inform you that any changes to the master dimension will be applied to all visualizations that use the dimension.
- Make your changes to the master dimension, and then click Save.