Querying the Semantic Layer

:::caution Beta In beta you query the semantic layer manually. The AI assistant does not select it automatically yet. :::

Once a topic is saved, the semantic layer is available as a data source named Semantic Layer. Create a query against it and reference your cubes' measures and dimensions:

SELECT status, MEASURE(total_amount)
FROM orders
GROUP BY status

This is Cube SQL: you select named measures and dimensions, not physical columns, and wrap measures in MEASURE(...). The results are governed by your topic definitions and scoped to your organization automatically.

The schema browser for the Semantic Layer source lists your cubes and their measures and dimensions. If a topic doesn't appear, confirm it saved with a valid data source and refresh the schema.