18 Develop Formulas for Block Storage Cubes

Formulas calculate relationships between Essbase members in a database (cube) outline. You can apply formulas to members in the outline, or include formulas in calculation scripts.

• Implement Essbase Formulas and Formula Calculations

• Essbase Formula Syntax

• Use Functions in Formulas

• Use Substitution Variables in Formulas

• Use Formulas on Partitions

• Display Formulas

The information in this chapter applies only to block storage and is not relevant to aggregate storage.

All of the examples in this chapter are based on the Sample.Basic application and database.

For more information about the functions referenced in this chapter, see Calculation Functions.