Adding a measure

Adding measures 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 measure from master items or fields

Do the following:

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

   The Data tab is expanded.

2. In the Measures section, click Add to add a measure, or Add alternative to add an alternative measure.

   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 measures are listed, grouped into Measures (master items) and From a field.

3. Start typing in the text box.

   A list of matching measures is displayed.

   Information noteIf no measure is displayed, you need to create one. You can enter an expression directly in the text box, or you can click 3 to create a measure in the expression editor.
4. Select the measure that you want to use.

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