ASO Model Backup

Hi folks,I need to backup some apps on a 7.1 server. Some of them are BSO and we both export values and copy files after we have stopped the essbase service (ind, pag, ind, tct, esm,...)However, it appears we can't export ASO models without using a rep file, which takes quite a long time. And I don't know what files to copy to backup an ASO app. I did not find it in the Admin Guide. Does anyone have a clue about it ?Thank youPierre

Hi,
I'm trying something similar. I'm trying to convert a BSO metaoutline so as to suit an ASO application.
I converted all formulae in the EIS metaoutline using MDX but it was throwing a warning.
When I performed a member load, around 50000 members were loaded but at the final step the outline was not saved. I got the following error message:
Outline verification failed. Member (Measures). ESS_OUTERROR3_ASO_BAD_NONLEAFMBR
This is actually the accounts dimension. The guidelines mention that the Accounts dimension property must be set as "dynamic at dimension level" but i dont have the 'Outline build' tab under the properties for the accounts dimension.
Even after deleting all members in the accounts dimension which have formulae, i get the same error. How can i set the accounts dimension as dynamic OR is this problem caused by something else??
Thanks in advance.

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SPOOL &DEST_DIR.&DIR_SEP.part1.sql
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SPOOL OFF
@&DEST_DIR.&DIR_SEP.part1.sql
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SPOOL &DEST_DIR.&DIR_SEP.part2.sql
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I wanted to update my phone, as i missed lots of backup (still with stock firmware), but i cannot make a backup.
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01-11-07
RM-320
Using Nokia PC Suite 7.1.18.0 and 7.1.26.0 on XP SP2 and Seven 7100
Solved!
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update
!Warning
Currently updating on Windows Seven is impossible. It won't accept BB5 ADL Loader driver in any way, without which it won't be able to upload new firmware.
Kids, don't try this at home.

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