Building Dynamic Calendars in Jedox
In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of crafting a calendar widget within the Jedox platform. This endeavor requires the presence of a Day dimension enriched with an additional attribute named 'NextDay.' The overarching goal is to fashion a dynamic calendar capable of accommodating additional dimensions, effectively transforming it into a versatile data planning hub. This widget can prove invaluable for various use cases such as task planning, reminders, and monitoring planning cycles availability, all achieved seamlessly within a spreadsheet environment without the need for any coding expertise. Basic familiarity with Excel is all that is required.
Creating the Time Dimension
The foundation of our calendar widget is laid with the creation of a Time dimension. Utilizing a straightforward dimension creation approach, we will employ the Dimension Template 'Day.' This template will undergo augmentation with an extra attribute known as 'NextDay,' dynamically generated through Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes. The 'NextDay' attribute serves as a representation of the following day...