If the column data type is a number in rpd and database, why does it convert to a category type

mohammad-rafi-ansari-Accenture

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Accenture

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If the column data type is a number in rpd and database, why does it convert to a category type in OACS which makes it difficult for calculation, it will be better to show it as a value/measure data

Use Case and Business Need (Required):

We have a client OBIEE RPD and this is happening.

Enhancement Request / Service Request:

Anirban Basu-133546

Can you please share some screenshots .

Bret Grinslade - Oracle Analytics-Oracle

Numeric fields can be either a measure or an attribute/dimension. You can add a calculation in DV to create a measure from an attribute.