columns Array

The configuration of the column axis members. An array of JavaScript objects or strings. A JavaScript objects are interpreted as column descriptors. Strings are interpreted as the hierarchical name of the member.

Example - set the columns

<script>
var dataSource = new kendo.data.PivotDataSource({
  type: "xmla",
  columns: ["[Date].[Calendar]"],
  transport: {
    connection: {
        catalog: "Adventure Works DW 2008R2",
        cube: "Adventure Works"
    },
    read: "https://demos.telerik.com/olap/msmdpump.dll"
  },
  schema: {
    type: "xmla"
  }
});
dataSource.fetch();
</script>

columns.expand Boolean

If set to true, the member will be expanded.

Example - set the column as expanded

<script>
var dataSource = new kendo.data.PivotDataSource({
  type: "xmla",
  columns: [{ name: "[Date].[Calendar]", expand: true }],
  transport: {
    connection: {
        catalog: "Adventure Works DW 2008R2",
        cube: "Adventure Works"
    },
    read: "https://demos.telerik.com/olap/msmdpump.dll"
  },
  schema: {
    type: "xmla"
  }
});
dataSource.fetch();
</script>

columns.name String

The hierarchical name of the column.

Example - set the column name

<script>
var dataSource = new kendo.data.PivotDataSource({
  type: "xmla",
  columns: [{ name: "[Date].[Calendar]", expand: false }],
  transport: {
    connection: {
        catalog: "Adventure Works DW 2008R2",
        cube: "Adventure Works"
    },
    read: "https://demos.telerik.com/olap/msmdpump.dll"
  },
  schema: {
    type: "xmla"
  }

});
dataSource.fetch();
</script>
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