Create a dynamic dimension

Dynamic dimensions let you bring any BC dimension — cost centers, business units, regions, or custom categories — into Nordflow and make it available on documents.

Where: Integration → Dynamic dimensions

1. Click + Create dimension.

2. Fill in the fields:

   Field	What to enter
   Name	What this dimension is called inside Nordflow, shown to users on documents (e.g. Cost center, Region).
   ERP key	The dimension code in BC — typically a number or short string (e.g. 1, COSTCENTER). Check with the BC administrator.
   Enabled	Toggle on to make this dimension active. You can toggle off later without deleting the mapping.
   Mandatory	Toggle on if documents must have this dimension filled before they can be approved.
   Remember dimension	Toggle on to auto-apply the value used on a supplier’s previous document.
   Connect to another dimension	Toggle on to require a linked dimension whenever this one is filled.
   Auto-create keywords	Toggle on to automatically create a keyword for each dimension value pulled from BC.

3. Click Save.

The dimension is now available on documents and can be used in approval flow rules.

Related: Enable auto-create keywords on a dimension · Set a dimension as mandatory · Connect two dimensions together