Is it possible to add a measure dynamically bypassing th data source altogether.
For example, If an Excel file is loaded in the cube and displayed in the grid. Is it possilble to have the user create a new measure and added into the collection of measure. This measure will be essentialy a sum and a product of two other measure. Also, we want to display it right next to other measure in the grid.
Thanks.
Hello,
Yes you can do that using your own aggregator. Here is the sample code:
1. Create and add a cube metadata to the flat data source
CubeMetadata cubeMetadata = new CubeMetadata { DataTypeFullName = "ExcelData", DisplayName = "My excel cube" };
flatDataSource.CubesSettings.Add(cubeMetadata);
2. Create and add a dimension metadata to the cube metadata
DimensionMetadata calcMeasureMetadata = new DimensionMetadata
{
SourcePropertyName = "Cost",
DimensionType = DimensionType.Measure,
DisplayName = "Final Price",
Aggregator = new CustomMeasureAggregator()
};
cubeMetadata.DimensionSettings.Add(calcMeasureMetadata);
3. Define your own aggregator:
public class CustomMeasureAggregator : Aggregator<double>
public override IAggregationResult<double, double> Evaluate(IAggregationResult<double, double> oldResult, IAggregateable aggregateable, IEnumerable items)
double result = 0;
IList<object> dataItems = items.Cast<DataRowMetadata>().Select(drm => drm.DataObject).ToList();
if (dataItems.Count > 0)
Type itemsType = dataItems[0].GetType();
PropertyInfo unitsPropertyInfo = itemsType.GetProperty("Cost");
Func<object, object> func = ReflectionHelper.CreatePropertyGetMethod(unitsPropertyInfo);
foreach (object dataItem in dataItems)
// you can use IAggregateable.GetValue(object) instead
// but it operates only over the property specified into DimensionMetadata.SourcePropertyName
/*result += (double)aggregateable.GetValue(dataItem);*/
result += (double)func(dataItem);
}
return new SingleResult<double>(result * 1.05);
public override IAggregationResult<double, double> Evaluate(IAggregationResult<double, double> oldResult, double value)
// you don't need this one
throw new NotImplementedException();
Because of the usage of excel file the items’ type is type which is dynamically generated. That’s why you need to use reflection in order to extract the values from DataRowMetadata.DataObject property. If your calculations are based over a single property you can use IAggregateable.GetValue(object). It has the same Func<object, object> defined internally and it returns the value of the property you have set as source property of DimensionMetadata.
Best regards.
PPilev.
Following this example, I can no longer see 'Cost' Measure in the measures in the data selector on the right..Is it the intended bahavior..? What If I still wante d to Raw Cost numbers too.
It does not work. It always hides itself. Should I zip up my project and attach.
If you have any concerns to put it in the public space please contact me through our developers support team.Thanks.
Hi,
I have a question that I think is related to the discussed topic here.
In fact I need to create kind of derived column.
For that I am creating new DimensionMetadata and adding it dynamically dimensions to my cube settings. I need to start with the dimensions that would use source property of String type.
I have defined custom aggregator
public class CustomStringDimensionAggregator : Aggregator<String>
and overriden its two Evaluate methods to return dummy string value. The thing is they are never being called at the run time. I have tried specify Aggregator Type as Unknown or None - same result.
My question - is it possible to create dynamically dimensions at the run time and difine their values ? Should I use Custom or Predefined Aggregators for this ?
Thanks a lot,
Alex
Hello Alex,
Dimension metadata is used to put some details about the dimension before it is created. Adding new metadata instances once data source is initialized has no sense.
Could you give us more details about your scenario? Is it about to create a dimension or it is more like a measure?
Plamen.
Sorry - forgot to add it in the first place. As far as I understand - using measures is possible for numeric properties only . Am I right ?
Thanks,
Please contact me through our developers support team, so we can look into your issue in details.Best regards.Plamen.
Hi Plamen,
I’ve decided to post a request for help on my next problem even though I am not sure it is directly related to the name of this (sub) forum. If it (my question) does not relate to what you are usually work on , could you pls refer me to a proper forum/specialist ?
Here is the thing:
Few weeks ago with your great help I was able to implement dynamic creation of "derived" columns and provide a logic for evaluation of expressions entered by the users for those columns. In fact those are not measures , but dimensions.
Recently I have started to get unhandled exceptions from InfragisticsWPF4.Olap.FlatData.v11.1.
Usually it happens when I try to drag another dimension from data selector into the grid . Here is the exception
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System.IndexOutOfRangeException was unhandled
Index was outside the bounds of the array.InfragisticsWPF4.Olap.FlatData.v11.1
at Infragistics.Olap.FlatData.FlatDataModelProvider.CreateLevelMembers(IEnumerable`1 items, IMember parentMember, IHierarchy hierarchy, Int32 hierarchyIndex, HierarchyDescriptor hierarchyDescriptor, Int32 levelIndex, DimensionMetadata dimensionMetadata, String uniqueNamePart) at Infragistics.Olap.FlatData.FlatDataModelProvider.BuildMembers(IHierarchy hierarchy) at Infragistics.Olap.FlatData.FlatDataModelProvider.LoadMembersAsync(ICube cube, ILevel level) at Infragistics.Olap.FilterViewModelBase.LoadFilterMembersAsync() at Infragistics.Olap.FlatData.FlatDataSource.CreateFilterViewModel(IHierarchy hierarchy) at Infragistics.Controls.Grids.DropTriggerAction.AssociatedObjectDrop(Object sender, DropEventArgs e) at System.EventHandler`1.Invoke(Object sender, TEventArgs e) at Infragistics.DragDrop.DragSource.OnDrop(DropEventArgs args) at Infragistics.DragDrop.DragDropManager.OnDrop(MouseEventArgs mouseEventArgs) at Infragistics.DragDrop.DragDropManager.EndDrag(Boolean dragCancel) at Infragistics.DragDrop.DragDropManager.QueryContinueDrag(DependencyObject sender, Boolean escapePressed, Boolean mouseReleased) at Infragistics.DragDrop.DragDropManager.OnMouseLeftButtonUp(Object sender, MouseButtonEventArgs e) at System.Windows.Input.MouseButtonEventArgs.InvokeEventHandler(Delegate genericHandler, Object genericTarget) at System.Windows.RoutedEventArgs.InvokeHandler(Delegate handler, Object target) at System.Windows.RoutedEventHandlerInfo.InvokeHandler(Object target, RoutedEventArgs routedEventArgs) at System.Windows.EventRoute.InvokeHandlersImpl(Object source, RoutedEventArgs args, Boolean reRaised) at System.Windows.UIElement.ReRaiseEventAs(DependencyObject sender, RoutedEventArgs args, RoutedEvent newEvent) at System.Windows.UIElement.OnMouseUpThunk(Object sender, MouseButtonEventArgs e) at System.Windows.Input.MouseButtonEventArgs.InvokeEventHandler(Delegate genericHandler, Object genericTarget) at System.Windows.RoutedEventArgs.InvokeHandler(Delegate handler, Object target) at System.Windows.RoutedEventHandlerInfo.InvokeHandler(Object target, RoutedEventArgs routedEventArgs) at System.Windows.EventRoute.InvokeHandlersImpl(Object source, RoutedEventArgs args, Boolean reRaised) at System.Windows.UIElement.RaiseEventImpl(DependencyObject sender, RoutedEventArgs args) at System.Windows.UIElement.RaiseTrustedEvent(RoutedEventArgs args) at System.Windows.UIElement.RaiseEvent(RoutedEventArgs args, Boolean trusted) at System.Windows.Input.InputManager.ProcessStagingArea() at System.Windows.Input.InputManager.ProcessInput(InputEventArgs input) at System.Windows.Input.InputProviderSite.ReportInput(InputReport inputReport) at System.Windows.Interop.HwndMouseInputProvider.ReportInput(IntPtr hwnd, InputMode mode, Int32 timestamp, RawMouseActions actions, Int32 x, Int32 y, Int32 wheel) at System.Windows.Interop.HwndMouseInputProvider.FilterMessage(IntPtr hwnd, WindowMessage msg, IntPtr wParam, IntPtr lParam, Boolean& handled) at System.Windows.Interop.HwndSource.InputFilterMessage(IntPtr hwnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wParam, IntPtr lParam, Boolean& handled) at MS.Win32.HwndWrapper.WndProc(IntPtr hwnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wParam, IntPtr lParam, Boolean& handled) at MS.Win32.HwndSubclass.DispatcherCallbackOperation(Object o) at System.Windows.Threading.ExceptionWrapper.InternalRealCall(Delegate callback, Object args, Int32 numArgs) at MS.Internal.Threading.ExceptionFilterHelper.TryCatchWhen(Object source, Delegate method, Object args, Int32 numArgs, Delegate catchHandler) at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.InvokeImpl(DispatcherPriority priority, TimeSpan timeout, Delegate method, Object args, Int32 numArgs) at MS.Win32.HwndSubclass.SubclassWndProc(IntPtr hwnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wParam, IntPtr lParam) at MS.Win32.UnsafeNativeMethods.DispatchMessage(MSG& msg) at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.PushFrameImpl(DispatcherFrame frame) at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.PushFrame(DispatcherFrame frame) at System.Windows.Application.RunDispatcher(Object ignore) at System.Windows.Application.RunInternal(Window window) at System.Windows.Application.Run(Window window) at System.Windows.Application.Run() at Stealth.App.Main() in D:\dev\svn\repos\ares\trunk\Stealth.Apps.Ares\obj\x86\Debug\App.g.cs:line 0 at System.AppDomain._nExecuteAssembly(RuntimeAssembly assembly, String[] args) at System.AppDomain.ExecuteAssembly(String assemblyFile, Evidence assemblySecurity, String[] args) at Microsoft.VisualStudio.HostingProcess.HostProc.RunUsersAssembly() at System.Threading.ThreadHelper.ThreadStart_Context(Object state) at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.Run(ExecutionContext executionContext, ContextCallback callback, Object state, Boolean ignoreSyncCtx) at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.Run(ExecutionContext executionContext, ContextCallback callback, Object state) at System.Threading.ThreadHelper.ThreadStart()
{Void CreateLevelMembers(System.Collections.Generic.IEnumerable`1[Infragistics.Olap.FlatData.DataRowMetadata], Infragistics.Olap.Data.IMember, Infragistics.Olap.Data.IHierarchy, Int32, Infragistics.Olap.FlatData.HierarchyDescriptor, Int32, Infragistics.Olap.FlatData.DimensionMetadata, System.String)}
I understand that it is almost impossible to get to the root of teh problem with such info, but maybe it is known issue and there is a patch/workaround for it.
I have also mentioned that it usually happens with desterilized layout views. I use doe persisting a solution offered by Atanas Dyulgerov in his blog :
http://blogs.infragistics.com/blogs/atanas_dyulgerov/archive/2010/07/15/serializing-xampivotgrid-views-in-silverlight.aspx
Have a nice weekend,
Thanks a lot Plamen,
Based on your example I was able to create virtual dimension without underlaying data source type property for it.
Thanks again,
Alex Nebogatov
Hi Alex,
Have a look at the attached sample. It covers different cases so refer to the comments in code. If you have any questions let me know.