Selecting Substitution Variables

Substitution variables are predefined Essbase variables for frequently changing information.

Substitution variables simplify document maintenance by enabling fluctuating values to be adjusted centrally (in Essbase), and enabling documents to reference the changing value dynamically.

  To use a substitution variable in Dimension Browser member selection:

  1. Right-click a dimension member in the Dimension Browser, and select Substitution Variable.

    The Substitution Variable dialog box is displayed.

  2. Select a substitution variable from the list of Essbase substitution variables.

  3. Click OK.