Semantic Layer Configuration
Configuring datasources, KPIs, dimensions and rules
29 articles
What are Datasources?Understanding Datasources in Bright Analytics.
Creating a DatasourceHow to create a new datasource
Managing DatasourcesHow to make a datasource available to Manage Data
What is a field?What is a field and how to update the name
Types of DatasourcesTypes of datasources available in Bright Analytics
Additional InformationAdditional Information on datasources
What is Manage Data?Understanding Manage Data section of the platform
What is a Metric?Understanding metrics and how to use them
Creating a metricHow to define and create metrics in the Report Engine
Alternate Metric DefinitionsHow to add more than one metric definition
Common Metric DefinitionsExamples of most used metric definitions
Composite MetricsHow to create Composite Metrics
Weighted Average MetricsHow to calculate weighted average metrics
Percentage Difference MetricsHow to create a percentage difference metric
Metric Info & SettingsSet further details on your metrics to enhance their display in your report.
Metric Uplift BiasManaging Period Comparison Colours
Add an icon to your metricsHow to assign a custom icon to your most important metrics
What is a Dimension?Understanding dimensions and how to use them
Creating a DimensionHow to map dimensions in the Report Engine
Creating Time DimensionsHow to create additional time dimensions
Dimension Info & SettingsSet further details on your Dimensions to enhance their display in your report.
Assign Colours to Dimension ValuesHow to assign colours to dimensional values
Advanced Customisation
Advanced use cases in the semantic layer
Defining Custom Date Formathow to set the way your dates are formatted
Custom Week CommencingHow to set up a custom week commencing dimension
Custom Calendar Set-upProcess utilised to set up a custom calendar
Creating a SubQuery DatasourceHow to create a SubQuery Datasource