Version 2021
View Component and Dependent Objects
You can view objects that are components or dependents of a selected object.
View Component Objects
Let's view objects that comprise another object. For example, if you view a report's dependent components, you see all of the attributes, metrics, filters, prompts, and other objects used in that report. Viewing the components of an attribute displays the tables, drill maps, and other components of the attribute.
- Open the Workstation window.
- In the Navigation pane, locate an object.
- Right-click the object and choose Properties.
- In the left pane, click Components.
- Click
to select columns to view. You can also resize columns to display more information.
- Click
Filter to eliminate results by Type, Owner, and Date Modified.
- Right-click a component to view its properties or dependents.
- Click
Export to export the results in .csv format.
Choose Get Info if you are using a Mac.
View Dependent Objects
Let's view objects that are dependent on another object. For example, if you view a report's dependents, you see all the reports
- Open the Workstation window.
- In the Navigation pane, locate an object.
- Right-click the object and choose Properties.
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In the left pane, click Dependents.
The listing displays the direct dependents of the selected object. For example, attribute A is used to create Report R. Report R is also a dataset of Dossier D. When you view the dependents of attribute A, only Report R appears in the list. However, the Review Recursive Dependents button provides a list of all direct and indirect dependents, so both A and R appear.
- Click
to select columns to view. You can also resize columns to display more information.
- Click
Filter to eliminate results by Type, Owner, and Date Modified. You also use the search bar to refine your results.
- Right-click an object its properties or dependents. You can also delete the object if it has no dependents.
- Click
Export to export the results in .csv format.
Choose Get Info if you are using a Mac.