While an Essbase database calculation script can be an extremely powerful tool, it can also be used for more routine database calculating. Whether you need complex calculations or outline rollups, a nice feature in your Essbase database toolbox is the ability to assign a default calculation script to each database.
A Default Calc is a database calculation script you would typically find yourself running repeatedly. To simplify your life, you set the script as the database's Default Calc. As you can imagine, you can set the Default Calc to any database calculation script you have created. By default, Essbase assigns the Calc All database function as the Default Calc. The Calc All function, in simple terms, calculates your database according to the outline member formulas and the consolidations you have specified in your parent-child relationships.
To set a calculation script to be your database's Default Calc, start by right-clicking on your database name...