Foreign Keys for a Logical Table

Hi All,
I want to know in which scenarios we create the Foreign Keys for a Logical Table. Once we create the foreign key for the logical table, does it mean that it will automatically override if any joins are there.
Physical Table A, B ( no physical joins)
Logical Table A, B (logical join B(Dim)-->A(Fact))
created the foreign key in logical table A with B .(A.1=B.1)
Will the rpd generate sql with A.1=B.1 join condition for reports.
I tried to create the logical foreign key for logical table A, I could not see any corresponding table option.Here is its snapshot
http://tinypic.com/r/jq1gkz/6
Thanks,
Virat

In general when we go complex joins in Physical layer we go for Logical foreign key joins in BMM layer, best examples is SCD Type-II.
Physical Table A, B ( no physical joins)
-->You need to have a physical join so that this can be override by BMM layer
created the foreign key in logical table A with B .(A.1=B.1) Will the rpd generate sql with A.1=B.1 join condition for reports.
-->Yes you can see this join in BI Physical query.
I tried to create the logical foreign key for logical table A, I could not see any corresponding table option.Here is its snapshot
-->2 cases: 1)You need to delete existing logical joins 2) You might not have join in physical layer.
Hope this helps
Let me know for issues
Edited by: Srini VEERAVALLI on Jan 18, 2013 1:29 PM
BTW: You got very good name, why dont you update in your profile to see your name instead of some number
Edited by: Srini VEERAVALLI on Jan 18, 2013 1:29 PM

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