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MergePartitions Element (XMLA)

Merges the data of one or more source partitions into a target partition, and then deletes the source partitions.

Syntax

<Command>
   <MergePartitions>
      <Sources>...</Sources>
      <Target>...</Target>
   </MergePartitions>
</Command>

Element Characteristics

Characteristic Description

Data type and length

None

Default value

None

Cardinality

0-n: Optional element that can occur more than once.

Element Relationships

Relationship Element

Parent elements

Command

Child elements

Sources, Target

Remarks

All object references in the Sources and Target elements must point to distinct partitions in the same measure group. Otherwise, an error occurs.

See Also

Concepts

Commands (XMLA)

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