Essbase as data source 10.1.3.4

Hi,
I am trying to use Essbase as a datasource in OBIEE 10.1.3.4 - but when the source is imported I do not see any ALIAS values.
Is it possible to use the EVALUATE syntax to effect a function call on Essbase - by creating a calculated column to get around this problem - if so can anyone kindly assist on the syntax??
thanks,
Robert.

Hi robert,
Check these might be of help too http://www.oracle.com/webfolder/technetwork/tutorials/obe/fmw/bi/biee/r1013/essbase/biee_essbase.htm#t1
http://oraclebiblog.blogspot.com/2009/08/essbase-alias-tables-universal-language.html
Cheers,
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View Display Error
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