Shortcuts to create new objects

You can define the content of an object by using the manual method, as described in the last couple of lessons.

Alternatively, you can use some of the automated or semi-automated methods offered by that TARGIT client to speed up things on certain occasions.

One of these methods is to right click a measure or a dimension in the Source data tab, and then use the option Add as object.

Add as object works in this way:

Measure: When adding a measure, one dimension will be automatically attached to the same object. The choice of dimension and presentation type will be based on best practice principles.
Dimension: When adding a dimension, the most recently used measure will be automatically added. The choice of presentation type (crosstab or chart) will be based on best practice principles.