Changing the Field Data Type in Analyses

In the dataset, fields are defined as dimensions or measures. Dimensions are usually text or date fields and measures are numeric values that you use for measurement, comparison, and aggregation. You can change the data type of a field for all the visuals included in an analysis.
To change the data type of a field:
  1. Click Dashboards tab, the Dashboards tab.
  2. Click Dashboard Designer, in the bottom-left corner.
  3. On the Analyses dialog, click Options button, the Options button, next to an analysis and select Edit.
  4. On the analysis page, click Datasets button, the Datasets button, on the toolbar to display the Data panel.
  5. In the Data panel, click Options button, the Options button, next to a field and select Convert to dimension or Convert to measure.
Parent topic: Customizing Data Presentation