Alias names for dimensions in BO 4.0 Explorer (Information Space)

Hello,
I have a requirement to add 15 dimensions and 2 measures in an information space. Each dimension has alias names. Example, buyer is a dimension which can be also be called purchasing group, Pgroup, Employee etc. I know it is possible to rename the dimensions. But is there any way to assign alias names to dimensions either in the universe or in information space? So when a user types Pgroup and hits the search button in explorer, he/she should find a match in the information space where buyer is a dimension.
Also, is there any limit in adding dimensions to an information space? Can I add upto 15 dimensions?
Appreciate your inputs.
Thanks,
Ann

Hi there
In the Universe, you can have objects with a different name that point to the same database table/field name. From your example below, you could have both the Purchasing Group and Employee dimension pointing to the same database table.field. You should be able to add 15 (and more) dimensions to your Information Workspace-- I haven't seen any documentation on the maximum number of dimensions out there.
Just keep in mind that as you add more dimensions/facets, users may get a scroll bar and will need to scroll across to see then.
Hope this helps!
D.

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