The DAX System is a fairly complicated system.  In order to better understand the process, the DAX Steering Committee has developed the following graphics.  The first is a truly basic outline of the DAX process.  The second gives a more detailed version.  For more information, please e-mail the steering committee at daxsteeringcommittee@accs.edu.  Clicking the image will bring up a larger version.

Basic DAX Process
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Detailed DAX Processes
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