DimensionElementInsertDirect function for IBM Planning Analytics (TM1)

DimensionElementInsertDirect adds an element in a dimension by directly editing a dimension. This function is actioned immediately. To action this function until the process makes a commitment (e.g. at the end of executing the metadata tab), use DimensionElementInsert.

In the video, the DimensionElementInsertDirect will be used to create a dimension called ‘A New Dimension’.

Where can the DimensionElementInsertDirect function be used?

TurboIntegrator

Which TM1 Server version is the DimensionElementInsertDirect function available for?

Version 11 and 12

What is the syntax for DimensionElementInsertDirect ?

DimensionElementInsertDirect(DimName, InsertionPoint, ElName,ElType)

DimName = Dimension Name
InsertionPoint = An existing element where the element is inserted before this element. If blank, the new element will be added as the last element in the dimension.
ElName = Element Name
ElType = Element type (N for numeric element, S for string element and C for consolidated element)

Relevant Functions

DimensionCreate = Creates a new dimension.
DimensionDeleteAllElements = Deletes all elements in a dimension.
DimensionDeleteElements = Deletes elements in a dimension based on a subset.
DimensionDestroy = Deletes a dimension.
DimensionElementComponentAdd = Adds an element to a consolidated element in a rollup according to a specific weight in a dimension. This action occurs after a commitment in the process (e.g. at the end of executing the metadata tab).
DimensionElementComponentAddDirect = Adds an element to a consolidated element in a rollup according to a specific weight in a dimension. This function is actioned immediately.
DimensionElementComponentDelete = Deletes an element from a consolidated element in a rollup. This action occurs after a commitment in the process (e.g. at the end of executing the metadata tab).
DimensionElementComponentDeleteDirect = Deletes an element from a consolidated element. This function is actioned immediately.
DimensionElementDelete = Deletes an element in a dimension. This action occurs after a commitment to the process (e.g., at the end of executing the metadata tab).
DimensionElementDeleteDirect = Deletes an element directly in a dimension. This function is actioned immediately.
DimensionElementExists = Checks whether a specific element exists in a dimension.
DimensionElementInsert = Adds an element in a dimension. This action occurs after a commitment in the process (e.g. at the end of executing the metadata tab).
DimensionElementInsertDirect = Adds an element in a dimension by directly editing a dimension. This function is actioned immediately.
DimensionElementPrincipalName = Returns the principal name of an element or element alias.
DimensionExists = Checks whether a dimension exists.
DimensionHierarchyCreate = Creates a hierarchy in a dimension.
DimensionSortOrder = Sorts the elements and components of consolidations within a dimension.
DimensionTimeLastUpdated = Returns a serial value indicating the date and time when a dimension was last updated.
DimensionTopElementInsert = Creates a root element in a dimension.
DimensionTopElementInsertDirect = Creates a root element in a dimension by directly editing a dimension.
DimensionUpdateDirect = Rewrites a dimension that has been edited with Dimension*Direct function(s) (e.g. DimensionElementInsertDirect) to reduce the memory utilised to edit the dimension.