An Essbase calculation enables a user to define and apply complex formulas to dimensional members. You can name calculations and save them in files at the application or database level; these are called calculation scripts. Calculations can also be interactively created and run; these are called inline calculations. Finally, every database has a default calculation defined in the outline.
Calculation scripts are stored in the local file system, and their definitions can be complex and require tool support. For example, you can use Essbase Administration Services (EAS) and Calculation Manager, which provide the ability to:
View dimensions and their members.
MaxL can also be used for calculation definition.
MaxL can also be used for calculation definition.