Essbase 7.1.6 - filter maxl script commands -adding multiple rows to filter

how do i add multiple lines to a maxl scrpt for a filter update -
"HIST_FCST","1_2011":"12_2011";
"FORECAST","1_2011":"12_2011";
i tried these two lines, but the 2nd overlays the first.
Create or replace filter capmgt11.capmgt11.lockflt2 read on '"HIST_FCST","1_2011":"6_2011"';
Create or replace filter capmgt11.capmgt11.lockflt2 read on '"FORECAST","1_2011":"6_2011"' ;
also tried to separate by a comma, but doesn't work - syntax error 1242021 - and doesn't like the 2nd set of parameters?
thanks - kt543.

Did you happen to look at the technical reference?
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E17236_01/epm.1112/esb_tech_ref/maxl_crefilt.html
The first example shows you how to do it
create filter sample.basic.filt1 read on 'Jan, sales', no_access on '@CHILDREN(Qtr2)';
Edited by: GlennS_3 on May 19, 2011 12:09 PM

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Hi,
we work with the exit label as follows:
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the spool off and logout command should be part of the defined lable (in your case, too), otherwise you wouldnt logout your session if an error occurs.
Kind regards
André

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