Process for Data Loading and Dimension Building

To load data values or dimensions and members into an Essbase database, follow these steps:

  1. Set up the data source.

    If you are not using a rules file, you must set up the data source outside Essbase. See Data Sources.

  2. If necessary, set up the rules file.

    See Rules Files.

  3. Perform the data load or dimension build.

    See Performing and Debugging Data Loads or Dimension Builds.