You can create aggregate storage outlines in various ways:
Use the Aggregate Storage Outline Conversion Wizard to convert block storage outlines to aggregate storage. The wizard provides a list of changes that must be made. You can modify outlines manually, or the wizard can modify outlines automatically. The wizard does not convert formulas.
Caution! | Do not use the file system to copy outline files manually, especially between block storage and aggregate storage databases. See Copying Outlines. |
Create aggregate storage applications and databases. Aggregate storage outlines are created when you create databases. Then, you can populate the outlines.
Load dimensions and members into aggregate storage outlines by using data source files and rules files (dimension builds).
“Aggregate Storage Applications, Databases, and Outlines” in the Oracle Essbase Database Administrator's Guide
“Comparison of Aggregate and Block Storage” in the Oracle Essbase Database Administrator's Guide