Selecting the Application Type

  To create Essbase (ASO) and Essbase (BSO) applications:

1. Select File, and then New, Application.

2. Enter the application name.

   Names are limited to 8 characters. In addition, names must not contain any special characters.

3. Select Essbase (ASO) or Essbase (BSO).

4. Optional: Enter a description.

   Descriptions can include up to 255 characters.

5. Optional: Select Create Blank Application to create an empty application and use the Dimension Library to drag and drop dimensions into the application. See Manually Adding Dimensions.

   Note:

   The Auto Create Local Dimensions feature is not available since it automatically creates new dimensions for all dimensions that are required in the application. Essbase applications do not have any specific required dimensions.

6. Enter the Essbase Database Name.

   When you create an Essbase application, an Essbase database is also created. The database name is required for all Essbase applications. Database names can include no more than 8 characters. For specific database naming conventions, see the Oracle Essbase Database Administrator's Guide.

7. Optional: Select Unicode.

   If you choose the Unicode option, members of the dimensions are stored in Unicode format and all characters are available. For additional information, see the Oracle Essbase Database Administrator's Guide.

8. Perform one of these actions:

   • If using the application wizard, click Next.

     The Dimension Selection screen is displayed. See Adding Dimensions Using the Wizard.

   • If creating the application manually, click Finish.

     The Dimension Library is displayed. See Manually Adding Dimensions.