About Data Selection

Definition: Selector

The ability to select the precise information that you want to work with is a key feature of Financial Analyzer. A data selection tool, referred to as the Selector, supports the data selection function. The Selector:

• Gives you flexible access to your data and to database objects that you use in Financial Analyzer.

• Provides a set of tools that enable you to easily select groups of related data.

Accessing the Selector

You can access the Selector from a tile that appears in a document window or dialog box. While working in a document, you can also access the Selector from the Tools menu or from the toolbar.

Accessing the Selector from the toolbar

While working in a document, you can choose Selector from the Tools menu or choose the Select button from the toolbar.

Accessing the Selector from a tile in a document window

You can access the Selector from a tile in a document window. In the following illustration, the report window contains a dimension tile labeled Organization. Choosing Organization opens the Selector dialog box, where you can select dimension values for Organization as well as for the other dimensions in the report.

Accessing the Selector from a tile in a dialog box

You can access the Selector from a dimension tile in a dialog box. In the following illustration, the Copy Data dialog box includes a dimension tile labeled Time. Choosing Time opens the Selector dialog box, where you can select dimension values for Time as well as for the other dimensions for which data is to be copied.