Smart Slice

A Smart Slice, which is new in 11.1.2, is a reusable perspective of a data source. It is composed of a single member and any combination of single members and filters. Think of this as just a part of the data available for more detailed query. You can set preferences specified for the Smart Slice as well. Any operation that can be done in Smart View can be done within the confines of a Smart Slice. Smart Slice boundaries can be as inclusive or exclusive as required to make the Smart Slice useful for data analysis.

Smart Slices are created by administrators and stored in the Provider Services layer, where they are available to all users with the proper privileges. You can create Smart Slices for a variety of needs, by any dimensions you have built. Users create queries from entire Smart Slices or from a subset of data. These queries and subqueries can be stored as part of Excel, Word, or PowerPoint documents on their local machines. Think of this as a way to help users navigate the 12 dimensions of HFM to find data they are commonly using in the system. A Smart slice will start them where they need to start looking in the system, making the users more efficient and productive.