What additional step is needed in Excel's Smart View when refreshing a new Sheet tab with a previously used query?

• A. Disconnect from the Smart View connection, and relog in.
• B. Activate the Connection.
• C. Close out of Excel, and relog in to Smart View.
• D. Change one of the Row or Column dimension members and click Refresh.

Answer: (D)

The requirement to change one of the Row or Column dimension members and then click Refresh is essential in Excel's Smart View when working with a previously used query on a new Sheet tab. This action ensures that Smart View refreshes the data and retrieves the latest values according to the new dimension selections.

When a query is run in Smart View, it fetches specific data based on the current settings of dimensions and members. By altering a dimension member, the user effectively tells Smart View that they want to retrieve a new dataset that reflects this change. Thus, when the Refresh action is executed, it prompts Smart View to pull updated information based on the modified criteria.

In contrast, simply reconnecting or re-logging into Smart View doesn’t trigger a new data query; it just re-establishes the session or connection. Activating a connection or closing and reopening Excel does not inherently lead to the execution of a new query or the retrieval of updated data unless something has changed in the parameters being queried. Therefore, changing a dimension member before refreshing is the crucial step needed to ensure that the data displayed reflects the most current and relevant information as per the new selections made by the user.