# Publishing Semantics Without Build

> The Publish Semantics feature provides a lightweight, efficient way to publish semantic changes in ElastiCubes without requiring a full build.

*Source: https://docs.sisense.com/main/SisenseLinux/publishing-semantics.htm*

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Last updated: June 11, 2026

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The Publish Semantics feature provides a lightweight, efficient way to publish semantic changes in ElastiCubes without requiring a full build. This significantly reduces delays when updating semantic information such as column display names, descriptions, and tags. Data Engineers and Modelers benefit from faster updates to ElastiCube models without waiting for rebuilds. Business Analysts benefit from quicker access to refined metadata for downstream analysis.

## Benefits

- **Efficiency:** Apply semantic changes instantly without interrupting workflows.
- **AI-Ready:** High-quality, up-to-date semantic information improves the accuracy of the assistant responses.

## Publishing Semantics

1. In the **Data** tab, make the desired semantic changes (e.g., change display names, descriptions, or tags).
2. Click **Publish Semantics**.

![Publish Semantics](https://docs.sisense.com/main/Resources/Images/Publish_Semantics.png)

![Publish Semantics](https://docs.sisense.com/main/Resources/Images/Publish_Semantics.gif)

## Limitations

- **Relationships, Identity name, Fiscal year configuration,** and other **advanced semantic metadata** are not yet included, but are planned for future releases.
- **Handling physical changes:** Publish semantics is not available when you have pending build changes (physical changes).
- **First-time perspective setup:** A new perspective cannot be published until it has been built at least once.
- **Active build conflict:** Publish Semantics is not available during an active build process.