Cross Dimension vs FIX

Question

We are trying to improve calc times by using FIX statements instead of Cross Dimensional statements.We have had success with converting calcs like:"New Prod Dev" = "Total Manufacturing Expense->D904"intoFIX(D904)"New Prod Dev" = "Total Manufacturing Expense";ENDFIXBut we are having trouble with syntax for converting:"Total Sales Exp" = ("Total Manufacturing Expense"->D903)+("Total Manufacturing Expense"->D907)Basically the same statment, but we cannot get the FIX statement to work. Anytime we try to use any additive syntax within the calc and use the FIX it errors. Can't FIX on "Total Manufacturing Expense" because "Total Sales Exp" is from the same dim (account).Any help would be appreciated. Running 5.02 patch 13 a on HP Unix. Migrating next year to 6.5.ThanksGlen MoserConsultant

Answer 1

You need to be careful - the formulas that you posted are doing two different things. For example, the calculation:FIX(D904) "New Prod Dev" = "Total Manufacturing Expense"; ENDFIX Will work, but its NOT the same as:"New Prod Dev" = "Total Manufacturing Expense"->D904; The FIX basically means that you are moving the "Total Manufacturing Expense" into the "New Prod Dev" for D904 only. The cross dim will take the "Total Manufacturing Expense" for D904 and move it to the "New Prod Dev" for EVERY OTHER D*** member.The second calculation:"Total Sales Exp" = ("Total Manufacturing Expense"->D903)+("Total Manufacturing Expense"->D907) Takes two different member combinations and adds them into "Total Sales Exp" The question is, will this create the right result? If you look at "Total Sales Exp" for D903 it will be the same as the "Total Sales Exp" for D907 - and for EVERY OTHER D*** member. I don't know if that is correct.Unless you are going to change how this formula works or where it gets its value from, you can't use a FIX statement. If the purpose of the FIX is to improve calc time, why not use a member formula and make it Dynamic? Is the result being used in other calculations? Finally, regardless of the version you are on, FIX works the same way - this won't work in 5 or 6x.Regards,Jade---------------------------------------Jade ColeSenior Business Intelligence ConsultantClarity [email protected]