CUBEMEMBERPROPERTY

The CUBEMEMBERPROPERTY function retrieves a specified property of a member in a cube. It is useful when working with multidimensional data analysis and OLAP cubes in Excel.

Syntax 🔗

=CUBEMEMBERPROPERTY(Connection, Member_Expression, Property)

Connection A text string specifying the connection to the cube.
Member_Expression A text string or reference to a cell containing the member expression to extract the property from.
Property A text string representing the specific property of the member to retrieve.

About CUBEMEMBERPROPERTY 🔗

Use the CUBEMEMBERPROPERTY function in Excel to access and extract specific properties of cube members from OLAP cubes. This function helps you retrieve important information for your data analysis and decision-making processes, all within Excel's familiar interface.

Examples 🔗

If you are analyzing sales data from an OLAP cube and need to retrieve the name of a specific product category, ensure the connection is established and the member expression for the product category is stored in cell A1. You can then use the CUBEMEMBERPROPERTY function like this: =CUBEMEMBERPROPERTY("SalesCubeConnection", A1, "Name")

In a finance scenario, you might be exploring profit margins across different regions stored in the cube. To fetch the profit margin property for a specific region, specify the connection and ensure the region member expression is in cell B1. The formula would be: =CUBEMEMBERPROPERTY("FinanceCubeConnection", B1, "Profit Margin")

Notes 🔗

Make sure to specify the connection string, member expression, and property name accurately to retrieve the desired information. The function's output depends on the OLAP cube structure and the properties associated with the specific members being queried.

Questions 🔗

What are some common properties that can be retrieved using the CUBEMEMBERPROPERTY function?

Common properties that can be retrieved include Name, Unique Name, Member Value, Parent Unique Name, Member Key, and Display Info. These properties provide valuable insights into the cube structure and the relationships between different members.

Can the CUBEMEMBERPROPERTY function be used to retrieve properties of calculated members in an OLAP cube?

Yes, the CUBEMEMBERPROPERTY function can be used to access properties of both regular and calculated members within an OLAP cube. It offers flexibility in extracting essential details regardless of the member's type or origin.

Does the CUBEMEMBERPROPERTY function support dynamic member expressions?

Yes, the CUBEMEMBERPROPERTY function supports dynamic member expressions by referencing cells containing the member expression. This feature allows for dynamic querying of cube properties based on changing criteria or user inputs.

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