The Outline API is a set of functions for creating, maintaining, and manipulating Essbase outlines from within a custom application. With the Outline API, you have the same ability to manipulate database outlines from within code as you have using the Outline Editor in Administration Services.
The Outline API is an important part of the Essbase API, with interfaces for C and Visual Basic. The Outline API is used in conjunction with the Essbase API and requires a server connection.