- (Except) (MDX)

Performs a set operation that returns the difference between two sets, removing duplicate members.

Syntax

Set_Expression - Set_Expression

Parameters

• Set_Expression
  A valid Multidimensional Expressions (MDX) expression that returns a set.

Return Value

A set that contains members that are not shared by both specified parameters.

Remarks

The - (Except) operator is functionally equivalent to the Except function.

Examples

The following example demonstrates the use of this operator:

// This query shows the quantity of orders for all product categories
// with the exception of Components.
SELECT 
   [Measures].[Order Quantity] ON COLUMNS,
   [Product].[Product Categories].[All].Children 
   - [Product].[Product Categories].[Components] ON ROWS
FROM
    [Adventure Works]

See Also

Reference

MDX Operator Reference (MDX)