MaxL Language Reference

• MaxL Shell
• MaxL Statements
• Language Definition
• Perl Extension
• ESSCMD Script Conversion
• Key Phrases
• Reserved Words

Overview

Welcome to the MaxL Language Reference. MaxL is the multi-dimensional database access language for Essbase OLAP Server. MaxL is a practical, expressive interface for administering the Hyperion Essbase system. With the MaxL language, you use statements to make requests of Essbase. MaxL statements begin with a verb and read like English sentences.

In order for Essbase to receive MaxL statements, you must pass the statements to the OLAP server. To pass statements, you use either MaxL Shell (essmsh), MaxL Script Editor in the Essbase Administration Services Console, or the MaxL Perl extension.

It is recommended that you proceed in the following order:

1. Start Essbase OLAP Server.
2. Invoke MaxL Shell or MaxL Script Editor and log in to Essbase.
   Note: For information about MaxL Script Editor, see the Essbase Administration Services Console Help.
3. Create statements for data access and system administration.
4. Learn about syntax, numbers, permissions, and names in the MaxL language.
5. Learn about using Perl to issue MaxL statements.

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