To simplify the concept of hierarchical order, Essbase uses familial relationships.
Parent—Direct ancestor of an element in a hierarchy; for example, Quarters are the parent of Months.
Child—Direct descendant of any element in a hierarchy; for example, Months are children of Quarters.
Descendants—Elements of greater detail; for example, Days are descendants of Weeks.
Ancestors—Elements of more generality; for example, Weeks are ancestors to Days.
Siblings—Members with the same parent
| Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ancestor |
| 2 | Parent |
| 3 | Child |
| 4 | Descendent |
| 5 | Siblings (not marked) |