An Architect Lead needs to create a Time Dimension based on a 13-period fiscal calendar. Which Time Dimension Type needs to be used?

• A. Standard Time Dimension Type
• B. Custom Time Dimension Type
• C. StandardUsingBinaryData Time Dimension Type
• D. Fiscal Time Dimension Type

Answer: (B)

In OneStream, how time is structured depends on the Time Dimension Type you choose. A 13‑period fiscal calendar isn’t covered by the built‑in standard time structure, which assumes a regular 12‑month year. To model a year with 13 periods and align those periods with your fiscal year, you need a Custom Time Dimension Type. This lets you define your own set of periods (13 per year), name them as you need, and build the hierarchy (Year > Period) to match your business calendar exactly. Once defined, you populate the 13 periods for each year and use that custom structure for planning, reporting, and allocations.

The other options don’t fit because the standard type won’t give you 13 periods by default, the fiscal type is typically built around a predefined fiscal calendar that may not accommodate a 13th period without customization, and the binary data option relates to data storage rather than calendar structure.