TM1 Function for Excel, TM1ELLIST

TM1ELLIST returns elements based on a list of elements, MDX or set.

Where can the TM1ELLIST function be used?

Excel

What is the TM1ELLIST function?

TM1ELLIST returns elements based on a list of elements, MDX or set.

What is the syntax for TM1ELLIST?

TM1ELLIST(TM1ServerName:Dimension, SetName, ElementList, AliasOverride, ExpandAbove, MDXOverride, IndentRate, IndentCharacter)
TM1ServerName = Name of the TM1 Server
Dimension = Name of the Dimension (REQUIRED)
SetName = Set name (OPTIONAL)
ElementList = An array of elements. For example {“4”;”40”;”400”} (OPTIONAL)
AliasOverride = Name of an alias (OPTIONAL)
ExpandAbove = A Boolean field. 1 for consolidations to expand above or 0 to expand below. As a default, it is set to 0 (OPTIONAL)
MDXOverride = An MDX expression (OPTIONAL)
IndentRate = Enter a number to indicate the indentation applied to each level. A value of 0 applies no indentation. As a default, the indentation of 1 is applied (OPTIONAL)
IndentCharacter = Set a character for the indentation. As a default, a space is used. (OPTIONAL)
NOTE: There are three methods to set the list: SetName, ElementList and MDX. The order in precedence is MDX, ElementList then SetName

A demonstration on how to use TM1ELLIST

1st Demo – return the set All Products by Category from the Product Type dimension
2nd Demo – return all descendants from the consolidation All Products by Category from the Product Type dimension