You can attach one or more linked reporting objects to a data cell.
To attach a linked reporting object to a data cell:
- Select a data cell.
- From the Oracle Essbase ribbon, select Linked Objects.
- From Linked Reporting Objects, click and select one of the following:
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Cell Note to attach an annotation to the data cell
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File to attach an external file to the data cell
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URL to attach a URL to the data cell
The dialog box appropriate to your selection is displayed.
- Enter information as follows:
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Cell Note: Enter text for the note. Then click Close. The first few words of the note are displayed in the Description column of the Linked Reporting Objects list.
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File: Use the Browse button to navigate to the file that you want to attach to the data cell. You can add a brief description for the file. Then click Close.
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URL: In URL, enter a URL for a web site, a network or local directory, or a document in a network or local directory. You can add a brief description for the URL. Then click Close.
- Repeat the procedure to attach other linked reporting objects as needed.
The objects that you created are displayed in the Linked Reporting Objects list as shown here:
- Refresh the grid to apply the cell style (if specified) to the cell.
To edit or delete a linked reporting object, use the Edit button or Delete button . Deleting an object removes it from the database.
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