tag:google.com,changelog:analytics-reporting-metadataGoogle Analytics - Changelog - Metadata API2016-04-08T08:00:00:-0700Google AnalyticsRelease 2016-04-08 (April 8, 2016)tag:google.com,changelog:analytics-reporting-metadata#release-2016-04-082016-04-08T08:00:00:+0000
<p>This release adds a new attribute <code>addedInApiVersion</code>.</p>
<h3 id="added_in_api_version">Added in API Version</h3>
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<li>The <code>addedInApiVersion</code> is a numeric attribute which can be used to check whether a column can be used in a reporting API of a specified version; see the <a href="
https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/reporting/metadata/v3/devguide#api-version">Metadata API - Developer Guide</a> for details.</li>
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Release 2014-06-03 (June 3, 2014)tag:google.com,changelog:analytics-reporting-metadata#release-2014-06-032014-06-03T08:00:00:+0000
<p>This release includes a naming convention change for the <code>uiName</code> attribute.</p>
<h3 id="uiname_change">uiName Change</h3>
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<li>The uiName attribute for templatized columns now uses <code>XX</code> to represent the numeric index instead of <code>1</code>. For example, <code>Goal 1 Value</code> is now <code>Goal XX Value</code>.</li>
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Release 2014-04-16 (April 16, 2014)tag:google.com,changelog:analytics-reporting-metadata#release-2014-04-162014-04-16T08:00:00:+0000
<p>This release includes the deprecation of the <code>appUiName</code> attribute. Review the <a href="https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/reporting/metadata/v3/data-deprecation#remove-attribute">Data Deprecation Policy</a> for details on attribute removal:</p>
<h3 id="appuiname_deprecation">appUiName Deprecation</h3>
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<li>The <code>appUiName</code> has been deprecated. It is no longer required in the Metadata API because UI names for web and app views (profiles) have been unified. You should remove any code that uses the <code>appUiName</code> attribute and only use the <code>uiName</code> attribute.</li>
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Release 2013-08 (August 20, 2013)tag:google.com,changelog:analytics-reporting-metadata#release-2013-08-202013-08-20T08:00:00:+0000
<p>This is the initial release of the Metadata API:</p>
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<li>The Metadata API returns information about the dimensions and metrics exposed in Google Analytics reporting APIs. The metadata returned includes attributes like UI name, description, advanced segments support, and more. By using the Metadata API, your applications can automatically stay up to date with the latest data on the dimensions and metrics available for reporting queries. Visit the <a href="
https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/reporting/metadata/v3/">Metadata API Overview</a> for more details.</li>
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