Modify scaling factor of a measure in an OLAP grid

Question

Hi,
I create an OLAP grid based on a SAP BW Cube and I want to modify the scaling factor in the measure field used in the grid, (i.e. 34.000.000 -> 34).
I try to modify the scale using the Format Editor on the field but I can´t find a way to do it, I also try to use a formula but I can´t include it on the OLAP grid
How can I solve this?
Thanks!

Answer 1

I have solved this problem (or a similar one) on a per-cell basis using display string formatting in my Crystal Report.  To access this formula editor, right click on a field, select Format Field, select the Common tab, and then click on the formula editor button for the Display String line.
Simple example
Scale a value by a factor of 1000 with 1 decimal place displayed
ToText(CurrentFieldValue/1000, 1)
Please note that this discards your other formatting on the values so you may have to code the simpler things like your choice of negation symbols or zero display.  Here's the more advanced version that I am using for my report:
Advanced example
Scale by a factor of 1000, display negative values using parenthesis instead of a minus symbol, and display zeroes as a minus symbol
if CurrentFieldValue < 0
then "(" + ToText(abs(CurrentFieldValue/1000), 1) + ")"
else if CurrentFieldValue = 0
then "-"
else ToText(CurrentFieldValue/1000, 1)
Additional note
You can of course use the format painter or multiple selection of fields to apply this formula to more than one field at once.