Set Google Analytics custom dimension using _gaq.push()
google-analytics, google-analytics-api, javascript
Solution
No. There are no custom dimensions in ga.js, you need to switch your property to Universal Analytics (or use custom variables instead).
I admit it's a bit confusing that alle versions of Google Analytics use the same user interface - there are some menu items that apply only to certain versions (or certain setups for certain versions).
Problem
I am trying to set a GA's custom dimension in my code. I know the most straightforward way to do it would be: ``` ga("set", "dimension1", "1"); ``` ` However, I don't have access to `ga()` where I want to set this dimension. As a result, I tried the following lines: ``` _gaq.push(["_set", "dimension1", "1"]); _gaq.push(["_setCustomVar", 1, "dimension1", "1"]); ``` ` The first one doesn't work at all, and the second one sets a custom variable, not a custom dimension. I cannot find any reference to an hypothetical `_setCustomDimension()` function in GA documentation, and nothing about dimensions in ga.js either. Is there a solution to that?