How to use Navigational attributes in BEx

Hi experts,
I have searched many threads regarding navigational attributes in BEX.
But unable to find any info.
How the navigational attributes are used in BEx query designer.
What is the difference between characteristics and Nav attr in Query designer.
Every one n saying Nav attr are used for drill down purpose.
What exactly is this drill down .
Please send me any related documents also.
Please answer me.
Thanks in advance
Sundar

Hi,
Characteristic attributes can be converted into navigation attributes. They can be selected in the query in exactly the same way as the characteristics for an InfoCube. In this case, a new edge/dimension is added to the InfoCube. During the data selection for the query, the data manager connects the InfoProvider and the master data table (u2018joinu2019) in order to fill the Query.
Navigational attribute is like any other master data attribute except that we can navigate (filter, drill down and selection) in reports on this characteristic.
Drilldown means after you executed the query , you want to see further detailed data with particular combination ,
in that case you navigate further or do restiction that is drilldown.
If you restict a navigational attribute in Query , then it behaves like a normal characteristic and not as a navigation attribute.
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/80/1a63e7e07211d2acb80000e829fbfe/content.htm
Also check the link:
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw70/helpdata/en/43/f234619e3c4c5de10000000a155369/frameset.htm
Regards,
Amit

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