Best Method in Dimension Building

Hi All,
Please advice me on the Best dimension Building Method( Parent child/Generation/ Level Methods) and also let me know when these dimension building methods can be used.
I know this is a pretty simple question. But, I am still looking for better clarity on these methods.
Thanks for your replies in advance.
Regards,
Upendra. :[email protected]

Parent Child absolutely for reason 1 alone. Our source system (SAP) went through a period where it seems like every week the hierarchy depth grew. I got tired of revising the load rules to accommodate new levels. Finally hit upon the idea of transforming a level based metadata file into a PC file. No more headaches with new levels: if they want a 100 level depth hierarchy <heaven forbid>, I can quickly transform it into a simple PC file.
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