The individual topics for each function include the required syntax for that function. Function names appear in bold; required parameters appear in italics; and optional parameters appear in brackets [ ] and italics. Individual topics also discuss the defaults that are used when optional parameters are not specified. For detailed descriptions of each function, along with examples of usage, please refer to the individual topic.
For information about how Essbase checks for and responds to syntax errors in formulas and calculation scripts, or for information on how to use semicolons in formulas and calculation scripts, see the Oracle Essbase Database Administrator's Guide.