MaxL Language Reference

• MaxL Command Shell
  
• MaxL Grammar
  
• Language Definition
  
• Perl Extension
  

Overview

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

In order for Hyperion Essbase to receive the MaxL statements, you must "pass" them to the Essbase server using either the MaxL Command Shell (essmsh) or the Essbase Perl extension.

It is recommended that you proceed in the following order:

1. Start the Hyperion Essbase OLAP Server.
2. Invoke the MaxL Command Shell and log in to Essbase.
3. Create statements for data access and system administration.
4. Learn about syntax, numbers, privileges, and names in the MaxL language.
5. Learn about using Perl to issue MaxL statements.