The following functions return a layer. A layer is used to group the members of a dimension by hierarchical depth.
In Essbase, a layer is either a generation or a level, indicated by a name or a number.
| Function | Result |
|---|---|
| Generation | Returns the generation of the input member. |
| Generations | Returns the generation specified by the input numerical depth and the input dimension or hierarchy. |
| Level | Returns the level of the input member. |
| Levels | Returns the level specified by the input numerical depth and the input dimension or hierarchy. |