Using Essbase Calculation Commands

  To use a calculation command in a business rule, business rule sequence, macro, or variable:

1. Launch the Administration Console by selecting Start > Programs > Hyperion > Administration Services > Start Administration Services Console.

2. In the Analytic Administration Services Login dialog box, enter a server name and your user name and password to log on to Administration Services.

3. In the left navigation frame of Administration Services, expand the Business Rules node and the Repository View node.

4. Do one of the following:

   • Create a new business rule or macro. See the following topics:

     • Creating a Business Rule

     • Creating Macros

   • Open a business rule or macro by double-clicking it.

5. In the lower left area of the window, select the BR Language tab.

6. Under the Language folder, expand the Commands folder.

   A list of the calculation commands you can use is displayed. See the “Calculation Commands” chapter of the Essbase Technical Reference.

7. To insert a command into a business rule, business rule sequence, macro, or variable, simply drag and drop the command onto the Source tab.

   The command is inserted to the right of the cursor on the Source tab.