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Accessing Data and Data Analysis
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Working in slice-and-dice mode
whether or not it is already displayed.
Using the drag-and-drop technique, you can display unused data in the report,
and you can remove data that is already displayed. Once removed, the data
remains available for later use.
X To display data in the report
1. In the Available Variables box, drag an icon to the Section box to display it as
a master, or double-click it to display it in the block.
2. Click Apply to display the data in the report.
X To remove data from the report
1. Select an icon in the Section box or the Block Structure box.
2. Drag the icon to the Available Variables box, and release the mouse button.
Alternatively, press the Delete key.
3. Click Apply to remove the data from the report.
Deleting, renaming and resetting blocks in Slice and Dice mode
You can delete, rename and reset blocks in slice-and-dice mode. To do so:
1. Click the tab of the block you want to work on. To select multiple blocks, hold
down the Ctrl key then click each one.
2. Click your right-mouse button.
The shortcut menu appears.
3. Click the command that corresponds to the task you want to perform.
• If you select the Rename command, you must type the new name in the
dialog box that appears, then click OK.
• The Rename command is not available for multiple tabs.
4. Click Apply.
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You can reset one or more blocks using the procedure described above. To reset
the whole report, click the Reset button on the Slice and Dice Panel toolbar.
Resetting a block or a report removes any formatting you have applied.
Transforming blocks in Slice-and-Dice mode
In slice-and-dice mode, you can turn tables and crosstabs into charts, and vice
versa. To do so:
1. Open the Slice and Dice Panel, then click the tab of the block you want to