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I downloaded the Add-in Menu Utility to limit access to some menu options. I have followed the instructions as published at http://www.essbase.com/main.asp?webpagekey=330. The last step states that the XLA needs to be loaded. But it appears that I have to manually load it each time I use the Spreadsheet Add-in. I am interested in knowing if there is a way for the Menu Add-in to automatically load when I launch MS-Excel. Please let me know how this can be done.Thank you.

Hi,
It sounds to me as you are using Smart View which is Oracle's way forward as an excel addin and it is this which will be developed going forward.
The classic excel addin is still available for V11 but will not be continued to be developed. In the EPM installation it comes under the excel client option.
If you have it installed it will be under \Hyperion\products\Essbase\EssbaseClient
If you do have the files installed, in Excel 2007, go to "excel options" > "Add-Ins" > "Manage Excel Add-ins" > Go
This should bring up the add-in window, click browse and select
\Hyperion\products\Essbase\EssbaseClient\bin\essexcln.xll
and
\Hyperion\products\Essbase\EssbaseClient\bin\essxleqd.xla
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John
http://john-goodwin.blogspot.com/

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