Except (MDX) Operator
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]