Create Dynamic Maxl scripts

Hi,
When we need to create dynamic maxl scripts without using a batch commands or unix commands?

Hi Nila,
I aggree with Daniel: you have to use a little bit more than MAXL to automate that. I dont know if you understand me correctly: You only need to create one shell script, 1st part: call maxl to export, 2nd part to manipulate the output, 3rd part to import the manipulated output.What I would like to say: You dont have to manipulate it manually. And after the creation the shell script can be scheduled to run every month, if you like... If you generally wouldnt like to use shell scripts you have a problem - I am not a MAXL guru but I would say it is not possible.
Kind regards
André

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Weird problem using "Login" in MaxL script

Hi there
I have created a MaxL script for loading som data into an Essbase. The script you can see below.
login 'user' 'password' on 'nkm18k14';
import database 'realtest'.'Loadtest'
data from text data_file '\\nkm18k00\Planning\Loaddata\lonbud.txt'
using server rules_file 'LonBLoad'
on error write to '\\nkm18k00\Planning\Errorlogs\realtest.txt';
When I try to execute it, as it is i get the following error "(3) Syntax error near ['$'], which im guessin is line 3, right?
When I remove line 1 (the login statement), the script runs just fine. What is goin on, any ideas?
I as a user have write acces to the network locations specified, could it be that the essbase uses som kind of system user that doesn't have acces to the network location?
Any valuable input will be appreciated.
Regards, Jacob

It's true that they are not "needed" from a security approach, but from a maintenance approach you still end up having to touch a large number of scripts if you store the connection details in them.
As a system user, you don't even have to change the password -- but if you have someone leave the company you may just want to.
Either way, I would never want to hard code connectivity details inside dozens of scripts when I can keep it in a single place.
Here is the MXL_Shell file for Windows -- you can obtain the SendEmail.exe from multiple places, but the syntax should be validated.
The location of the scripts, log files, and batch items can of course be modified to your liking as well...
The Errors that are ignored are stored in a file called "IGNORED.TXT" in the Batch directory (see below for what I ignore).
@echo off
REM ================================================================
REM MXL_Shell.cmd - Wrapper to call EssMsh (MXL) scripts
REM ----------------------------------------------------------------
REM Author: Doug Bliss
REM Initial QC: 5/21/2005
REM ----------------------------------------------------------------
REM Script to Execute should be base name (without extension)
REM Script should exist in the ..\Scripts directory
REM Both StdOut and StdErr are redirected to ..\Logs\<Script>.log
REM Call activity is logged to ..\Logs\Daily_ddmmyy.log
REM Log file is appended to ..\Logs\<Script>.hst at finish
REM Log file is processed for "Error" tokens to determine if
REM the result was successful or not
REM Notifications are taken from comment blocks in the script:
REM /* Notifications:
REM ONSUCCESS [email protected]
REM ONERR [email protected]
REM */
REM Localization details: Update the variables set immediately below (typically SRCPATH and EMAIL*)
REM ================================================================
SET SRCPATH=C:\Automation
SET EMAILDOM=<yourcompany.com>
SET EMAILRELAY=<relay>.%EMAILDOM%
SET DEVBOX=<devboxname>
SET IGNORE=%SRCPATH%\Batch\Ignored.txt
SET MXLFILE=%SRCPATH%\Scripts\%1.mxl
SET LOGPATH=%SRCPATH%\Logs
SET LOGFILE=%LOGPATH%\%1.log
SET ERRFILE=%LOGPATH%\%1.err
SET HSTFILE=%LOGPATH%\%1.hst
SET DAYFILE=%LOGPATH%\Daily_%date:~4,2%%date:~7,2%%date:~10,4%.log
REM ################################## Step 1: Sanity Checks
IF "%1"=="" EXIT /B 1
IF NOT EXIST %MXLFILE% EXIT /B 2
REM ################################## Step 2: Initialize Log entries
IF NOT EXIST %LOGPATH%\. MKDIR %LOGPATH% >nul
IF EXIST %ERRFILE% MOVE /Y %ERRFILE% %SRCPATH%\Logs\%1.bak.err >nul
IF EXIST %LOGFILE% MOVE /Y %LOGFILE% %SRCPATH%\Logs\%1.bak.log >nul
REM ################################## Step 3: Call the Script
ECHO %time% -- Calling EssMsh Script: %1.mxl %2 %3 %4 %5 %6 %7 %8 %9 >>%DAYFILE%
ECHO ============================== ESSBASE SESSION LOG >%LOGFILE%
ECHO Log Opened: %date% %time% >>%LOGFILE%
CALL User.cmd
essmsh.exe -s %COMPUTERNAME% -u %UID% -p %PWD% %MXLFILE% "%2" "%3" "%4" "%5" "%6" "%7" "%8" "%9" >>%LOGFILE% 2>&1
REM ################################## Step 4: Post Processing
REM #### Daily Log Entry (return call)
ECHO %time% -- Returned from Maxl Script: %1.mxl >>%DAYFILE%
ECHO Log Closed: %date% %time% >>%LOGFILE%
ECHO ============================== END OF SESSION >>%LOGFILE%
REM #### Process Error entries and filter via Ignored.txt file
TYPE %LOGFILE% | FIND "ERROR" >%ERRFILE%
FOR /f "tokens=1" %%a in (%IGNORE%) DO TYPE %ERRFILE% | FIND /V "%%a" >%ERRFILE%
FOR %%a in (%ERRFILE%) DO SET /a ErrCount=%%~za >nul
IF '%COMPUTERNAME%'=='%DEVBOX%' (
 SET TYPE=NON-Production
 SET SVR=development
) ELSE (
 SET TYPE=Production
 SET SVR=production
IF %ErrCount% EQU 0 (
 ERASE /Q %ERRFILE%
 SET SUBJECT=Essbase %TYPE% Script Completed
 SET MESSAGE=Maxl script '%1' has successfully completed on the %SVR% server.
 SET ATTACH=
 SET RESULT=SUCCESS
) ELSE (
 REM ################################## ERROR Processing
 SET SUBJECT=Essbase %TYPE% Script Error
 SET MESSAGE=Errors were detected in Maxl script '%1', the job's log and error files are attached.
 SET ATTACH=%LOGFILE% %ERRFILE%
 SET RESULT=ERR
TYPE %MXLFILE% | FIND "ON%RESULT%" >Notify.tmp
FOR /f "tokens=2" %%a in (Notify.tmp) DO SendEmail -f %COMPUTERNAME%@%EMAILDOM% -t %%a -u "%SUBJECT%" -m "%MESSAGE%" -s %EMAILRELAY% -a %ATTACH%
ERASE /Q Notify.tmp
ECHO. >>%DAYFILE%
ECHO. >>%HSTFILE%
TYPE %LOGFILE% >>%HSTFILE%
:FIN
ECHO.
EXIT /B %ERRCOUNT%Here is my IGNORED.TXT file (only the code itself is used, the rest is for reference).
0000000 This file contains Essbase Error codes which should be ignored by ESS_Shell.cmd or MXL_Shell.cmd
1051083 This substitution variable does not exist.
1003029 Encountered formatting error in spreadsheet file [%s]
1090010 Error in File [%s] Which is a [%s] Spreadsheet
1051068 Database is not in archive read-only mode

MAXL Script to update Member Filters

Hoping someone can point me in the right direction. I've created a MAXL script which changes the lines on a Member Filter, effectively changing it from a READ to a WRITE. The only problem is after the MAXL script has run the User loses the Filter assigned to them. Is there any way of getting the Filter to stay with the user. Many Thanks Mark

Rosi wrote:
Hello -
Yes. Here is an example of the maxl script -
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spool on to 'mymaxl.log';
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RegardsThanks very much for your help!

Can I create a custom-scripted dynamic stamp in Acrobat Standard or do I have to buy Acrobat Pro?

I am researching options for the company I work for to take it's invoicing system paperless and I need to know if I can create a custom-scripted dynamic stamp in Acrobat Standard or is that possible only in Acrobat Pro?

You can create a custom dynamic stamp in Std. and Pro. and you can use the dynamic stamp in Reader as well. Here is an infographic on Creating a Custom Dynamic Stamp in Acrobat XI.

Sap script creating dynamic box problem

Hi all,
I am unable to create dynamic box in sap script.
Because the printing lines in the main window changing from one customer to another customer.
So could you please guide me how to create a dynamic box in sap script and also how to know the printing line nunber in main window.
Advance thanks for your suggestion
Regards,
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    /:       DEFINE &MY_YPOS& = ' '
    /:       DEFINE &MY_HEIGHT& = ' '
    /:       DEFINE &MY_WIDTH& = ' '
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    /:       CHANGING &MY_XPOS&
    /:       CHANGING &MY_YPOS&
    /:       CHANGING &MY_HEIGHT&
    /:       CHANGING &MY_WIDTH&
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Cahnge the date dynamically in Maxl script

Hi All,
I am excuting one max for clearing the data for particuler cells it s ok
It will work for 9th month but next month it will not work until i dont change the value manually
Dynamically i need to change
alter database 'ACCOUNT'.'account' clear data in region '{([2010.09],[Actual])}' physical;
how can i do this , any help would be appriciated..

I think he wants to avoid updating anything manually though?
you should be able to:
a. Build the date/string in a batch file.
b. pass that date/string to the maxl script as a paramter
c. use the parameter in your alter database script
I have also seen people rebuild the entire maxl script each month from a skeleton in another text file or a database but thats probably over complicating.
You could also use that variable to update a substitution variable

MAXL Script - Create Partition

In the maxl script below I want to map 2003 Actuals to void (something that the partition wizard does "automatically"). The '2003 Actuals' is present in the target. However I have been unable to find the correct syntax. Below lists a few examples of what I have tried. mapped globally (null) to ('2003 Actuals') mapped globally (void) to ('2003 Actuals') mapped globally () to ('2003 Actuals') mapped globally to ('2003 Actuals') Any help would be gratefully received. 

So, in one cube you have 2003 actuals and in the other you don't. Why do yo uwant to try to map the 2003 Actuals to a void? Try mapped globally (scenarios) to (scenarios)

Can maxl script be created using WinVi

Can WinVI be used to create a Maxl which is supposed to run on Linux?
I have used notepad to create the maxl files and moved them to linux.. i have recieved an error
essmsh error: Parse error near
hence I used WinVi coz I think the incompatability between Unix and Windows caused this error..
however I want to know which is the best tool to create a maxl file which has to be run on Linux/Unix?
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Hi Jeff,
First of all, don't use Notepad on anything you will be sending to a *nix envoronment.
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In linux, text files ONLY use line feeds. The carraige returns that windows puts in causes nothing but headaches in the rest of the computing world.
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Looping in Maxl Script - To load multiple files

Hi,
I am using Essbase 11.1.2 on UNIX.
I have maxl script which will load 20 to 30 extraction file. Number is inconsistent. Extraction files will grow each month. Extraction files are with same name with the suffix _1,_2...(2 Gb thing). My previous script was hard coded to load file by file to load up to 50 files. I am trying to remove these hard coded lines, and try to loop the “load” statement. I have tried several ways using while loop in shell to call maxl /msh , but no luck. Any ideas?
Thanks

A very similar question was asked recently (but for Windows): Re: Maxl to import datafolders
What have you tried? Maybe someone here can show you what's wrong with your script.
The approach I usually take with this type of problem is to write a script that dynamically builds one single MaxL script with the appropriate number of files, rather than calling MaxL multiple times.
I am generally too ashamed to share my Unix scripts, but at it's most basic, non-error-trapped, probably-inadvisable-and-full-of-holes-for-all-kinds-of-reasons, you could include something like this to build your load script:
ls filename*.txt | awk {'print "import database etc... "$1" ...on error etc;"'} > scriptname.mshSince you can nest MaxL scripts, you can then reference scriptname.msh from a static 'master' script which handles login / spool on / spool off / logout as appropriate. See http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E17236_01/epm.1112/esb_tech_ref/maxl_commands_nesting.html or Cameron's 2009 K'scope presentation: http://odtug.com/apex/f?p=500:575:526121996615242::NO::P575_CONTENT_ID:4605

Create dynamic directory name from form field on Sharepoint

Trying to save pdf file to sharepoint site using URL; but need to create directory (initially) and filename dynamically. After directory created addtn'l files may populate dir, so need to check for directory exists; if so just copy files to dir based on field name. I'm able to save files to hard-coded location only, based on below.
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How to create dynamic calc account in multi-plan type application

Hi expert,
I have a planning application with 3 plan types.
I created a calculation script which fixed on accounts in plan type 1 only and the calculation suppose to calculate a "dynamiccalc" account with a member formula attached. Everytime I run the script, it takes very long time and I found there are sessions at the back of essbase with "Process local xref/xwrite request" request to other plan types.
It does not has this kind of session if I change the account to "store".
Would like to check, is it possible to create a dynamic calc account to calculate for only 1 plan type in a multi-plan type application? Is there any special setting that I need to do to enable this? I already selected source plan type as Plan type 1 for my dynamic calc account. Please help!
Many thanks!!
My HP application is on version 11.1.2.1.

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However, after I unchecked and refresh now, when I run the calc script, it still trigger process at the back to the other 2 plan types with "Process local xref/xwrite request" request. What else could I have missed?
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MAXL Script

I'm having trouble with running a MAXL Script. I have a macro in Access that creates my load table. The last command in the macro is "essmsh loadcube.msh".The shell will open, but doesn't take input from the file. The file contents are:login user pswd on server;set message level all;import database Invstmnt.Invstmnt data from data_file 'C:\Hyperion\Essbase\Client\loadinv05.xls' using rules_file 'T:\App\Invstmnt\Invstmnt\Data05.rul' on error append to 'C:\Hyperion\Essbase\Client\errorinv.log';execute calculation 'SET MSG ERROR; CALC ALL;' on Invstmnt.Invstmnt;logout;exit;Is this incorrect??? These steps work fine when I key it into the shell.

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ex:
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obviously this is a snipit of code I have from a MaxL automation with positional variables included, but this should have you heading in the proper direction.

Any Maxl Script to Export and import of Partition

Hi All,
Is there any maxl or Esscmd command which will do an Export or an import of the partition.
Regards,
Krishna.

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here ,there are 2 things.
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Script to export Security file using maxl script

can anyone provide me the Script to export Security file using maxl script.It should create a log file and a batch file should also be there to schedule the Maxl script.Please help me with this

Hi,
You can use something like
[b]login admin password on localhost;
[b]spool on to 'c:\temp\log.txt';
[b]export security_file to data_file C:\temp\sec_file.txt;
[b]spool off;
[b]logout;
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essmsh name_of_maxl_script.mxl
The batch script can then be scheduled.
Cheers
John
http://john-goodwin.blogspot.com/

Auto-kick off MaxL script after Oracle GL data load?

Hi guys, this question will involve 2 different modules: Hyperion and Oracle GL.
My client has their accounting department updating Oracle GL on a daily basis. My end-user client would like to write a script to automatically kick off the existing MaxL script which is for our daily data load in Hyperion. Currently, the MaxL script is manually executed.
What's the best approach to build a connection for both modules to communicate with each other? Can we use a timer to trigger the run? If so, how?

#1 External scheduler.
I've worked on Appworx and it has build a chain dependent task. There are many other external schedulers like Tivoli,....
#2 As Daniel pointed out you can use Windows scheduler.
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)So this bat file if it finds Start_Full_Build.txt in the trigger location, it'll rename that to Full_Build_Started.txt and will call the Full Build (likewise for custom and post build)
Regards
Celvin
http://www.orahyplabs.com

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