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Create a Parameter

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Create a Parameter

You can create a new parameter directly from your semantic model.

Required Editions

Available in: All editions supported by Data 360. See Data 360 edition availability.
User Permissions Needed
To create a parameter:

Permission set:

  • Data Cloud Architect

AND

Semantic Models object
  1. In Data Cloud, on the Semantic Layer tab, select a data model.
  2. From the New dropdown, select Parameter.

    New SL parameter

  3. Configure the parameter settings.
    • Parameter Name—Enter a unique name for the parameter. The name should make it easy to identify what the parameter does.
    • Data Type—Select the data type for the parameter. Valid values are Text, Number, Date, Date Time, Percentage, and Boolean. Each Date Type has different setting options.
      • For Text, Number, Percentage, and Boolean, enter a custom value under Current Value.
      • For Date, choose the exact date from the calendar under Current Value.
      • For Date Time, choose the exact date from the calendar under Current Value and the time under Time in half-hour increments.
  4. Click Save.
 
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