Each data value in a multidimensional database is stored in one cell. A particular data value is referenced by specifying its coordinates along each standard dimension.
Essbase does not store data for attribute dimensions. Essbase dynamically calculates attribute dimension data when a user retrieves the data. |
Consider the simplified database shown in Figure 15, A Multidimensional Database Outline. This database has three dimensions: Accounts, Time, and Scenario: