Chapter 5. Defining Data Structures: D-List
In the previous chapter, we introduced you to D-List. In this chapter, we will cover the characteristics of D-List in greater detail. We will show you how to create and update a D-List from many different sources. We will demonstrate how to embed formulas, and how to resolve calculation conflicts and circular references. We will also show you how you can format D-List items to numeric, text, and date datatypes. We will explain the different categories of D-Lists and how they should be ordered in a D-Cube. Finally, we will explain the e.List and the important role it plays in the model.
Overview of D-List
In the previous chapter, we defined D-List as a list of data attributes that define what data will ...
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