Creating a Standard Application
A Standard application is an advanced application with two cubes and the option to add more cubes. Complex business logic, such as business rules and allocations, is supported. You can't convert a Standard application into a Reporting application.
A Standard application:
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Allows you to add additional dimensions
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Enables sandboxes for the block storage cubes that are created when you create the application. (You can also enable sandboxes for custom cubes when you create the cube.)
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Supports custom calendars (up to weeks of the month)
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Supports business rules
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Allows member formulas
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Can't be converted into a Reporting application
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Can be converted into an Enterprise application
Note:
To convert a Standard application into an Enterprise application, see Converting a Standard or Reporting Application to an Enterprise Application.
To create a Standard application:
After you create a Standard application, populate it by performing these steps:
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Import application metadata using the import feature. See Importing Metadata.
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Populate application data by importing data from your source system. See Importing and Exporting Data.