@ISIDESC

The @ISIDESC calculation function for Essbase tests whether the current member is a descendant (or a match) of the specified member.

This function returns TRUE if the current member being calculated is the specified member or a descendant of the specified member.

Syntax

@ISIDESC (mbrName)

Parameters

mbrName: Any valid single member name, or a function that returns a single member.

Example

In the Sample Basic database:

@ISIDESC(South)

Returns TRUE for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico, South

@ISIDESC(West)

Returns FALSE for Market, East, South, and Central