Managing data dimensions
A dimension is a field in the same table as a metric that can be used to filter or segment charts based on that metric. For example, a revenue metric may contain city, state, country, order status, coupon code, and other types of dimensions.
Add dimensions to multiple metrics
To add one or more dimensions to multiple Metrics at once:
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Go to Manage Data > Metrics.
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Click Add Dimensions To Metric(s).
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Choose the table that contains the dimensions.
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In the
Choose Metric(s) to Add Dimensionscolumn, select the metrics you want to add dimensions to. Once selected, theChoose Dimensions to Addcolumn appears on the right. Check the dimensions that you want to add to the selected metric.
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If you would like to segment or group by any of the data dimensions on reports, make sure to indicate they are Groupable.
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Click Add.
Delete dimensions from multiple metrics
To delete one or more dimensions from multiple metrics:
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Go to Data > Metrics.
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Click Remove Dimensions From Metric(s).
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Choose the table that contains the dimensions.
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Select the metrics that you would like to remove the dimensions from on the left, and the dimensions you wish to remove on the right.
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Click Remove.
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If the dimensions are in use on reports, a warning displays with the list of charts that are using the dimensions. Click Delete to delete the checked dimensions and all of their dependents, including reports.
Manage dimensions in metrics
To add dimension(s) in a metric:
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Go to Data > Metrics.
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Click Edit on the metric you want a new dimension.
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In the
Dimensionssection, use theAdd a dimensiondropdown to select a dimension to add.
To delete dimension(s) from a metric:
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Go to Manage Data > Metrics.
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Click Edit on the metric you want a new dimension.
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Under the
Dimensionssection, select the checkbox in the delete column next to the dimension(s) you wish to remove.