Copy a Variable

You can copy a variable with the same name into the same or a different application using the copy and paste option.

You can also copy a variable with a different name into the same or a different application using the Save As option.

Copy a Variable with a Different Name using the Save As Option

To copy a variable with a different name using the Save As option:

1. In the System View, select Tools, Variables

2. In the Variable Navigator, do one of the following tasks:

   • Expand Essbase, and select the application, database, or rule associated with the variable you want to copy.

     The variables associated with the object you select are displayed on the Replacement, or Execution tab, or both.

3. Right-click the variable you want to copy, and select Save As.

4. Enter a new name for the variable, then select the application, and the calculation type, plan type, or database, or accept the defaults.

   By default, the variable is copied to the same application and calculation type, or database in which the variable is created.