You can create generic applications if you want to:
Create a template application that can be duplicated to create deployable applications of different types
Model local dimensions in your own work area until you are ready to include them in the Shared Library or a deployable application
Use them as a source for producing an ADS file from the Performance Management Architect File Generator. See Performance Management Architect Utilities.
When you create Generic applications, you create blank applications using the application wizard. Then, you can use the Dimension Library to add dimensions.
To create generic applications:
Select File, New, Application.
The first screen of the wizard is displayed—Application Type.
Names must not contain any special characters or spaces. In addition, names must contain no more than 10 characters.
The Dimension Library is displayed.
Add dimensions from the Shared Library to the application. See Common Application Tasks.