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, but it can also describe a calculation action. For example, you could say, "I have written a new calc for gross stock." However, you could also say, "I need to calc the database." Both usages are correct.
Push down: This term is used to describe...
