Essbase calculation terminology

Yes, we're at it again! In the previous chapter, you learned a new term that was related to data intended for loading into an Essbase database. That term was Essbase-friendly.

In this chapter, there are more terms you need to learn so you can sound like an Essbase professional and also impress your co-workers. The new terms you will learn in this chapter are Essbase calculation-related terms.

In the following sections, we explain the Essbase calculation script commands so it will be helpful for you to become familiar with the calculation jargon first.

  • Calc: You will use this word quite often. This is a very versatile word since you will use it as a noun as well as verb. Calc is Essbase lingo for any database calculation, ...

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