- (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 products,
// with the exception of Assembly Components, which are not
// sold.
SELECT
[Date].[Calendar Month of Year].Children ON COLUMNS,
[Product].[Product Categories].[All].Children
- [Product].[Product Categories].[Assembly Components] ON ROWS
FROM
[Adventure Works]
WHERE
([Measures].[Order Quantity])