If you are familiar with the contents of your database, you can use the Smart View functions described in Table 15 to perform operations on specific data in Excel cells. Table 15 lists each function, a brief description, and the supported providers.
Note: | When using the Smart View functions in Table 15, do not use the hash mark (#) or the semicolon (;) in member names, dimension names, or variable names. These characters are reserved for delimiters in the functions noted in this chapter. |
Table 15. Smart View Functions and Supported Providers
Function | Description | Supported Providers |
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HsGetValue | Retrieves data from a data source. |
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HsSetValue | Sends values to the data source. |
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HsGetSheetInfo | Retrieves detailed information about the current worksheet. | Provider-independent |
HsCurrency | Retrieves the entity currency for the selected members. |
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HsDescription | Displays the description for the default member. |
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HsLabel | Displays the label for the default member. |
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HsGetText | Retrieves cell text from the data source. |
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HsSetText | Sends cell text to the data source. |
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HsGetVariable | Retrieves the associated value for a substitution variable. |
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