Analytics Extended Metadata (XMD) Reference

Extended Metadata (XMD) Overview
Basic Structure of the XMD JSON File
Configure the XMD for a Dataset
Format Dataset Fields and Field Values with XMD
Change Display Labels for Dataset Fields and Values
Hide Dataset Fields from the Explorer and Dashboard Designer
Format Measures
Multiply Measures by a Fixed Amount
Change the Label for the Row Count Measure
Change Chart Colors for Dimension Values
Add Actions to Dimensions
Change the Default Fields for a Values Table
Formatting the Results of a Query with Multiple Datasets
Extended Metadata (XMD) Reference
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Change Display Labels for Dataset Fields and Values

When you change display labels for fields and values, the changes affect only the appearance in the UI. The changes don’t alter the underlying data stored in the dataset or the API names of the fields.

The customizations described in this topic can now be configured using the Analytics UI. It is no longer necessary to make these changes by modifying the XMD file. For the UI instructions, see Change the Labels and Colors of Dataset Dimension Values and View and Configure Dataset Columns

Note

You can customize display labels for the following:
  • Dimensions, derived dimensions, measures, and derived measures.
  • Values in dimensions and derived dimensions.

You cannot customize date labels.

The following sample chart shows field names and values as they are stored in the dataset. Default colors

Custom display labels for dimension field values are specified in the members section of the XMD file within the section you are modifying (such as dimensions). If you have a large XMD file, you can do a text search to find the appropriate members section.

For example, the bold text in this XMD snippet shows how to change the labels for two values of the StageName field.

Here’s how the label customizations appear in the chart.

Default colors