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Alias or Context?

Hello,

I know we can solve loops in the Universe by using Context or Aliases. Can anyone please explain which one to use in which situations? Is there any rule of thumb to use one or other in any given situation?

Any help is much appreciated.

Thanks,
-rk


rit372002 :us: (BOB member since 2006-11-02)

It depends on your data model and structure of the Universe.


monty4u :us: (BOB member since 2006-12-12)

This has been asked many times before :wink: Please, try a search:

suggested keywords:
rule of thumb alias context fact dimension
author: Andreas

Andreas :de: (BOB member since 2002-06-20)

Well, but there must be some rule of thumb…for using one or another.

Thanks,
-rk


rit372002 :us: (BOB member since 2006-11-02)

Search, search, search, search/

This one will help.

Rule of thumb: Context for each fact. Alias for lookups and shared dimensions.


Steve Krandel :us: (BOB member since 2002-06-25)

Moderator note:
Please, post any further questions regarding that issue in the previously mentioned thread.

Therefore locking this topic. Thank you.


Andreas :de: (BOB member since 2002-06-20)

The linked topic is now a sticky.


Dave Rathbun :us: (BOB member since 2002-06-06)