Describing a KPI dimension
A KPI dimension expresses the nature of indicators (duration, mass, cost, etc.) and defines the unit used to measure them (minutes, kilograms, euros, etc.). KPI dimensions can be elementary or composite. Elementary dimensions are described by KPI units: kg, Liter, Gallon, Hour, Minute.Accessing the list of KPI dimensions of a Library
To access the list of KPI dimensions:
1. Expand the Environment > Libraries navigation pane.
2. Select the library that interests you and expand its folder.
The list of KPI dimensions appears in the KPI Dimension folder.
Creating a KPI dimension from a business capability
To create a KPI dimension from a business capability, for example:
1. Open the KPI Dimension property page of the business capability that interests you.Open the KPI Dimension property page of the business capability that interests you.
2. In the KPI Dimension section, click New.
The KPI dimension creation window opens.
3. Specify:
• its Name,
• the text that describes its Unit,
• the text of its Description.
4. Click OK.
The new KPI dimension appears in the section. The new KPI dimension is connected to the current library.
The properties of a KPI dimension
The Characteristics property page of the KPI dimension provides access to:
• its Name,
• the text that describes its Unit,
• the text of its Description.
The Usage property page of the KPI dimension provides access to:
• the KPI section provides the list of KPIs that are based on this KPI dimension.
For more details, see Connecting a KPI dimension to a KPI.• the Composite KPI dimension provides the list of composite KPI dimensions that use the KPI dimension.
For more details, see Creating a composite KPI dimension from an object of an enterprise.