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- (Except) (MDX)

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

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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:

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// 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]

Reference

MDX Operator Reference (MDX)

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