TM1 Function for Excel, DBS

DBS is used to send a value to a cube’s cell. This function cannot send a string to a cube. To send strings, use the DBSS function. This function would typically be used when the data comes from a person that does not have access to TM1.

Where can the DBS function be used?

Excel

What is the DBS function?

DBS is used to send a value to a cube’s cell. This function cannot send a string to a cube. To send strings, use the DBSS function. This function would typically be used when the data comes from a person that does not have access to TM1.

What is the syntax for DBS?

DBS(Value, TM1ServerName:CubeName, Element1, Element2, Element3, …, ElementN)
Value = The numeric value to be sent
TM1ServerName = Name of the TM1 Server
CubeName = Name of the Cube
Element1 to ElementN = An element in each dimension from the Cube. Each element must be ordered based on the dimension for the Cube.

A demonstration on how to use DBS

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