Adding a dimension

Adding dimensions to a visualization can be done from the properties panel.

You open the properties panel for a visualization by clicking @Edit in the toolbar and clicking the visualization that you want to edit.

If the properties panel is hidden, click h in the lower right-hand corner to open it.

Adding a dimension from fields

Do the following:

1. In the properties panel, click the Data tab.

   The Data tab is expanded.

2. In the Dimensions section, click Add to add a dimension, or Add alternative to add an alternative dimension.

   Information noteAlternative dimensions and measures are dimensions and measures that are available, but not currently used in the visualization. After a dimension or measure has been added as alternative, they can easily be accessed and used through the visual exploration menu during analysis.

   A dialog with a text box opens. Below the text box all available dimensions are listed, grouped into Dimensions (that is master items) and Fields.

3. Start typing in the text box.

   A list of matching fields and dimensions is displayed.

   Information noteYou can also create a dimension by entering an expression directly in the text box, or by clicking 3 to create a dimension in the expression editor.
4. Select the dimension that you want to use.

The dimension is added to the visualization or to the list of alternative dimensions. The new dimension settings are shown in the properties panel.