About the Scripting Reference

This Scripting Reference describes language and command interfaces available for Oracle Essbase. This reference is intended for advanced users who need detailed information and examples to perform operations on Essbase.

This document provides examples based mostly on the Sample Basic cube, provided with Essbase as a template you can build into a cube. The Sample application, as well as more samples you can build, are available in the Applications > Demo Samples section of the gallery. The gallery is available in the Files section of Essbase. See Explore the Gallery Templates.

To use this document, you need the following:

  • A working knowledge of the operating system.

  • An understanding of Essbase concepts and features.

  • An understanding of the typical database administration requirements and tasks, including calculation, querying, security, and maintenance.