Modelling Multiple Hierarchies in OBIEE 11g

Hi all,
I have a Product dimension:
Product Lv1 (the highest) to Product Lv4 (the lowest). Each has Code and Name columns. So in total, I have 8 columns for Product.
What I need is from Answers, if I drill on one of the Code column, I want the drill always on the Code columns (the 1st path below). But if I drill on one of the Name column, I want the drill always on the Name columns (the 2nd path below).
The 2 drill down paths that I need:
1st path:
Product Lv1 Code --> Product Lv2 Code --> Product Lv3 Code --> Product Lv4 Code
2nd path:
Product Lv1 Name --> Product Lv2 Name --> Product Lv3 Name --> Product Lv4 Name
Any advise on how to do this in the business model layer of the RPD? Thanks a lot!

Hi Stewart,
If I understand the question correctly you should be able to create a logical dimension to solve the problem. With a top level called total with the grand total property checked. Then create two child levels one for the code path and the other for the name path.
Total
+ Product level 1 code
+ Product level2 code
+ etc
+ Product level 1 name
+ Product level 2 name
+ etc
This should define the different behaviour you describe.
Regards,
James
Edited by: user13059716 on May 23, 2012 3:44 PM

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