Local variable in script/MDX logic

Is it possible to define a local variable which will hold a calculated value temporarily to be used later in the program?

Hello,
no, it's not possible to use such kind of variables in BPC for NW script logic.
Hope this info will help u,
Dzmitry

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In script logic something like local variable

Hi.
How can I replace CATEGORY.#PLAN with local variable to make impossible saving values of CATEGORY.#PLAN into cube in the code below:
[CATEGORY].[#PLAN] = [CATEGORY].[FACT] * 2
[CATEGORY].[#FORECAST] = [CATEGORY].[#PLAN] * 10

Hi,
You can try using something like:
*WHEN CATEGORY
*IS FACT
*REC(FACTOR = 20, CATEGORY = FORECAST)
*ENDWHEN
Hope this helps.

Use of Variable in Script Logic

Dear All,
We are working on a BPC Script Logic involving depreciation calculation, which calls an implementation of the BAdI BADI_UJ_CUSTOM_LOGIC. We are passing some parameters from the script logic to the BAdI. There are two parameters to be passed: an account number (Account in which the posting will happen), and the rate (rate with which depreciation will be affected). The parameters are stored in the Dimension member of the account dimension and need to be fetched from there. We are using the following piece of code to achieve this:
*INCLUDE FUNCTIONS.LGF
[#PERC] = PRO([%ACCOUNT_DIM%].CURRENTMEMBER,DEP_PERCENTAGE)
[#DEPACCOUNT] = PRO([%ACCOUNT_DIM%].CURRENTMEMBER,DEP_ACCT)
*START_BADI DEPR
QUERY = ON
WRITE = ON
DEPACCT = [#DEPACCOUNT]
PERCENTAGE = [#PERC]
*END_BADI
Here, FUCNTIONS.LGF contains the PRO function, which fetches the account and percentage properties from the account dimension member. Problem is, when we refer to the temporary variables within our code using the variables [#DEPACCOUNT] and [#PERC], we encounter a short dump for CX_SY_CONVERSION_NO_NUMBER. We suspect that instead of passing the parameter values, the logic is passing the variable name as the value. How do we rectify this? What is the correct syntax for passing such a parameter to the BAdI? Any ideas?
Thanks in Advance,
Sid

Hi Ethan,
Thanks for the answer. Unfortunately, even after trying out your solution with K2 variables, we are getting the same dump, this time the log says:
An exception with the type CX_SY_CONVERSION_NO_NUMBER occurred, but was neither handled locally, nor declared in a raising clause
The argument '%PERC%' cannot be interpreted as a number
We are starting to think that maybe only substitution variables can be passed as parameter to the BAdI call, because whenever we use a local variable, we end up in passing the variable name to the BAdI, and not the variable value. We digged through the SAP Help, following is the excerpt from there:
Run the following instruction to call custom ABAP programs: where filter_value_of_your_BADI_implementation is the name of the filter you provided during the BADI implementation of UJ_CUSTOM_LOGIC BADI.
*START_BADI <filter_value_of_your_BADI_implementation>
<key1> = <value1>
<key2> = <value2>
*END_BADI
where filter_value_of_your_BADI_implementation is the name of the filter you provided during the BADI implementation of UJ_CUSTOM_LOGIC BADI.
Does this mean we can only pass <key>:<value> pairs, and not <key>:<variable> pairs? Is there any instance / documentation which points to this (or the contrary)?
Awaiting answers.
Thanks and Regards,
Sid

Create local variable using labview scripting

I am trying to use labview scripting to create a control and a local variable for that control. I want both the local variable and the control contained inside a case structure. My problems are twofold:
1. the local variable is left blank/unnamed
2. the local variable is wired outside of the case structure, even though I set it's owner to be the same as the owner for the control (which is placed inside the case structure).
The flat panel is there because I thought that my problem might be a result of the local var being created before the actual control, so this just forces the control to be created first. The other thing I wonder about is the VI Object Class for the local variable. I have tried 'Node' and Control->Boolean, but neither worked.
I have attached a jpg of the code I'm talking about. The picture on thetop is of the code in question. The picture on the bottom is of the resulting code that's created....
Can anyone offer any help?
Thank you...
Attachments:
vi_scripting_lv.png ‏95 KB

The reason your locals aren't tied to a control, is because you didn't make a local variable from any control. Use the Boolean reference wire and wire it to an Invoke Node and select the Create >> Local Variable method.
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Script logic - how to use a selection variable within an allocation logic

Hi,
I want to implement a simple top-down distribution to distribute values from a yearly budget (Y20xx.TOTAL) to a quarter budget (Q20xx.Q1, ... Q20xx.Q4) using the actuals of the previous year as reference.
If we hard code the members it works fine:
*RUNALLOCATION
*FACTOR=USING/TOTAL
*DIM ACCOUNT WHAT=ACC_NOT_ASSIGNED; WHERE=BAS(FIN); USING=<<<; TOTAL=<<<
*DIM TIME WHAT=Y2009.TOTAL; WHERE=BAS(Q2009.TOTAL); USING=BAS(Q2008.TOTAL); TOTAL=<<<
*DIM CATEGORY WHAT=SBO; WHERE=<<<; USING=ACTUAL; TOTAL=<<<
*ENDALLOCATION
Of course, we want to make this dynamic, using the values inputted in the selection screen of the package: time, entity and category.
So if we start with write the following logic, it does not work anymore:
*RUNALLOCATION
*FACTOR=USING/TOTAL
*DIM ACCOUNT WHAT=ACC_NOT_ASSIGNED; WHERE=BAS(FIN); USING=<<<; TOTAL=<<<
*DIM TIME WHAT=%TIME_DIM%; WHERE=BAS(Q2009.TOTAL); USING=BAS(Q2008.TOTAL); TOTAL=<<<
*DIM CATEGORY WHAT=%CATEGORY_DIM%; WHERE=<<<; USING=ACTUAL; TOTAL=<<<
*ENDALLOCATION
So, how to use the selection variables in this allocation logic? %TIME%, %CATEGORY% also did not work ...
regards
Dries
solved it ...
Edited by: Dries Paesmans on Feb 22, 2009 8:31 PM

Hi Dries,
Looks like you solved this, but if I can just add a small point -- when you use syntax like this:
*DIM ACCOUNT WHAT=ACC_NOT_ASSIGNED; WHERE=BAS(FIN);
*DIM TIME WHAT=Y2009.TOTAL; WHERE=BAS(Q2009.TOTAL);
each time the logic runs, it will scan through the dimension from the FIN and Q2009.TOTAL members, one level at a time, until it reaches the base members (where calc = 'n'). This may happen very quickly, if the dimension has very few levels, but could take a bit of extra time if it's a particularly deep dimension. (By which I mean many levels of hierarchy -- not some 1970's Pink Floyd musical reference.)
You may speed things up by using a member property instead of the BAS(xyz). Flag all the base members using a specific property value, and that way the logic engine can pick up the complete list of members in the WHERE clause, in a single query.
*DIM Account What=ACC_NOT_ASSIGNED; Where=[FloydProperty]="DarkSideOfTheMoon"; ...
This adds some maitenance work in the dimension, which may be problematic if your admins are changing it regularly (and will cause problems if they forget to update this particular property).
I can't predict how much time this will save you (maybe not much at all), but anyway I figure you'd want to know exactly what work you're asking the system to perform.
Regards,
Tim

Possible to use local variables in Calculation Manager

Hi,
I'm using calculation manager in EPMA for the first time. Have not found any function for using "local variables", i.e. variables that can be used for fixing on the current members a user has selected in a form. Do someone know if it is possible to use that functionality in calculation manager? And in that case, how do I find it?
Thanks!
Regards
Mats

Hi,
I guess you are referring to local variables in Essbase Administration Console. When you are in calculation manager (System View), you can go to Tools->Variables. There you can create variables at application, database (global) or business rule level (local variable). You can use these in Business rules by placing the name in curly bracket {...}.
The usage of the variables in the forms is the same as before.
If however, what you meant to say by local variables is substitution variables, yes you can use them in Calc manager the same way you use in calc script.
Cheers,
Alp

About variables in scripts

what type of variables used in scripts to out put data

Hi
See the script symbols
A variable in SAPscript is called a symbol. There are the following types.
System symbol (e.g. the number of the current page)
Standard symbol (usable in any document)
Program symbol (value from the print program)
Text symbol (local variable)
The value of a symbol is text for using within SAPscript code and is represented by the symbol-name enclosed by ampersands. On seeing the tell-tale ampersands in SAPscript code, you sometimes need to figure out the symbol type.
goto any PAGEWINDOW's Text elements in Script (SE71)
from the Menu-> INSERT-> Symbols
you find all symbols here
System symbols
System symbols in a SAPscript form are comparable to system fields like SY-UZEIT in an ABAP program, and include these. The graphical editor offers three types of system symbol.
1. General system symbols
See the table TTSXY. PAGE is the most widely used. The list given in our BC460 training manuals is out of date.
2. SAPscript system symbols
See the dictionary structure SAPSCRIPT. SAPSCRIPT-FORMPAGES is the most widely used.
3. ABAP system symbols
For the ABAP system field SY-UNAME, say, the symbol is SYST-UNAME. [SYST is the dictionary structure for ABAP system fields.]
Sample code:
User: &SYST-UNAME&
Page &PAGE& of &SAPSCRIPT-FORMPAGES(C3)&
Standard symbols
Standard symbols are maintained centrally (in the table TTDTG via transaction SE75) for use in any document. Menu path:
Tools
Form Printout
Administration
Settings
Some standard symbols are SAP-standard and others are custom. Curiously, table TTDTG is cross-client although SAPscript forms are not.
The value of a standard symbol has to be defined for each language used. This gives a way to make a single SAPscript form multi-lingual.
We can take advantage to an extent of the central maintenance, though there is no guarantee that the available standard symbols will used in every appropriate context.
Standard symbols complicate searching a SAPscript form, since text like Charity registration 211581 may be hiding in a standard symbol.
Text symbols
A text symbol is declared and assigned to within the SAPscript code, and so obviously applies only to the current document. The command DEFINE is used, requiring /: in the tag column, as in the following examples.
/: DEFINE &COMP_NAME& = University of Warwick
/: DEFINE &WS_RATE& = &TAX_SUMM_C&
SCRIPT COMMANDS
ADDRESS : Formatting of Address
BOTTOM, ENDBOTTOM : Define Footer text in a window
BOX, POSITION, SIZE : Boxes, Lines and Shading
CASE, ENDCASE : Case Distinction
DEFINE : Value assignment to text symbols
HEX, ENDHEX : Hexadecimal values
IF, ENDIF : Conditional text output
INCLUDE : Include other texts
NEW-PAGE : Explicit forms feed
NEW-WINDOW : Next window main
PRINT-CONTROL : Insert print control character
PROTECT...ENDPROTECT : Protect from page break
RESET : Initialize outline paragraphs
SET COUNTRY : Country-specific formating
SET DATE MASK : Formating of date fields
SET SIGN : Position of +/- sign
SET TIME MASK : Formating of time fields
STYLE : Change style
SUMMING : Summing variables
TOP : Set header text in window MAIN
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Doubt in printing variables in script

Hi Experts,
I am having small doubt.
1).I need to write one condition for sales org 'US11' and divisions '20' or '40'. So the below logic is correct or not.
if vbdkr-vkorg = 'US11' and and vbdkr-vtweg = '20' or vbdkr-vtweg = '40'.
select........
endif.
2). i need th print these variables in script. can i use the logic like this.
if &vbdkr-vkorg& = 'US11' and and &vbdkr-vtweg& = '20' or &vbdkr-vtweg& = '40'.
&zkbetr1/ zpery1&
else.
&zkbetr/ zpery& (This is for sales org other than US11)
endif.
Thanks & Regards,
Ramana.

Hi,
I think your condition would be more apt if you code this way:
IF vbdkr-vkorg EQ 'US11' AND ( vbdkr-vtweg EQ '20' OR vbdkr-vtweg EQ '40' ).
ENDIF.
Also, look at putting the code into a subroutine called from your driver or subroutine program and then returning the value. The "logic" for determining the value to be printed can then be performed within the subroutine rather than the SAP script.
Cheers,
Aditya

PL/SQL Local Variable in Javascript

I want to pass a PL/SQL local variable called F_NAME into the Javascript.
The first question is, how do you display it inside of the Javascript?
The second question is, how do you assign F_NAME to the field on the form?
Please see the codes below. Please help, thank -Patty
==================================================================================
declare
f_name varchar2(15);
begin
select emp_first_name
into f_name
from emp_profile
where e_mail_id = portal30.wwctx_api.get_user;
htp.p('<script language="Javascript1.3">
//==============================
//This is the first question
alert('||f_name||');
//==============================
var fname = new String("CDRH_TR_INSERT_MORE_RECORDS.MASTER_BLOCK.EMP_FIRST_NAME.01");
//=========================================================================
//This is the second question
document.forms[0].elements[eval(fname)].value = "'||f_name||'";
//==========================================================================
</script>');
END;

Just like how you did it with the <script language="Javascript1.3"> . You use htp.p().
So for example, htp.p('alert(''||f_name||'');
OR
htp.p('var fname = new String(''CDRH_TR_INSERT_MORE_RECORDS.MASTER_BLOCK.EMP_FIRST_NAME.01'');');

Is This a Global Versus Local Variable Problem?

I intend to use a variable (myselector) with a text value (e.g. roses, Big Sur, Pacific Grove, night, etc.) for the sort criteria of my photography list. Selection of a tab from a Tabbed Panel will appropriately define the variable and the selected thumbnails will display in the Content Panel.
The variable "myselector" is defined in the head section; a function for each tab of the Tabbed Panel will redefine the variable per the selected tab. Within the function, I am not using "var" to call the variable. Though the variable "myselector" should be global, the changes to its value are discarded when the function closes. This indicates that it is functioning like a local variable in the function. After a bit of reading, I've not found the cause of the global/local discrepancy or a fix for it.
Diagnosis History - I generated a simplified code. Variable "myselector" is defined as "abcd"; function "myfilter" is called by onclick of the text "button" and changes "myselector" to "efgh". At the end of the file, I used "document.write (myselector) to output the "myselector" value. The script follows.
The end value of "myselector" does not change. However, when I add "document.write (myselector)" to the function, then the changed value is displayed.
I ask someone to explain what I am doing incorrectly or, at least, guide me to a solution. I thank you for your assistance.
Scott
<script type="text/javascript">
var myselector="abcd";
function MM_callJS(jsStr) { //v2.0
return eval(jsStr)
</script>
</head>
<body>
<div id=text>
<p onclick="MM_callJS('myfilter();')">Button</p>
<script type="text/javascript">
function myfilter() {myselector="efgh"; }
</script>
<script type="text/javascript">
document.write (myselector);
</script>
</div>

Dear Ben:
I thank youfor your patience. This includes the script using Insert - Syntax Highlighting - Java.
The coding needs a lot of clean up but I want it to work, first.
Scott
<script src="SpryAssets/xpath.js" type="text/javascript"></script>
<script src="SpryAssets/SpryData.js" type="text/javascript"></script>
<script src="SpryAssets/SpryTabbedPanels.js" type="text/javascript"></script>
<script type="text/javascript">
var dsphotodata = new Spry.Data.XMLDataSet("EM_photo.xml", "/gallery");
</script>
<script type = "text/javascript">
function MM_callJS(jsStr) { //v2.0
return eval(jsStr)
</script>
<script type="text/javascript">
var dsphoto = new Spry.Data.XMLDataSet("EM_photo.xml", "/gallery/photos/photo");
dsphoto.filter(subjectfilter);
var myselector;
</script>
<link href="SpryAssets/SpryTabbedPanels.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" />
</head>
<body>
This is a test of Scott's efforts to program his website.
<br />
<br />
<div id="TabbedPanels1" class="TabbedPanels">
<ul class="TabbedPanelsTabGroup">
    <li class="TabbedPanelsTab" tabindex="0" onclick="MM_callJS('{myselector=\'animal\'}; subjectfilter(); dsphoto.filter(subjectfilter); ')">Tab 1</li>
    <li class="TabbedPanelsTab" tabindex="0" onfocus="MM_callJS('myselector=\"pgbeach\" subjectfilter(); dsphoto.filter(subjectfilter); ')">Tab 2</li>
    <li class="TabbedPanelsTab" tabindex="0">Blank</li>
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<div class="TabbedPanelsContentGroup">
    <div class="TabbedPanelsContent" >Content 1
      <br />
<br />
<script> {document.write (myselector)} </script>
      <br />
      <div spry:region="dsphoto dsphotodata"> <img src="{dsphotodata::thumbnail/@base}{@thumbpath}" width = {@thumbwidth}px height = {@thumbheight}px spry:repeat="dsphoto" onclick="dsphoto.setCurrentRow('{ds_RowID}');" /></div>
    </div>
    <div class="TabbedPanelsContent">Content 2
      <script> {document.write (myselector)} </script>
      <br />
      <div spry:region="dsphoto dsphotodata"> <img src="{dsphotodata::thumbnail/@base}{@thumbpath}" width = {@thumbwidth}px height = {@thumbheight}px spry:repeat="dsphoto" onclick="dsphoto.setCurrentRow('{ds_RowID}');" /></div>
    </div>
    <div class="TabbedPanelsContent">Content 3 <script> {document.write (myselector)} </script><br />
<div spry:region="dsphoto dsphotodata"> <img src="{dsphotodata::thumbnail/@base}{@thumbpath}" width = {@thumbwidth}px height = {@thumbheight}px spry:repeat="dsphoto" onclick="dsphoto.setCurrentRow('{ds_RowID}');" /></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div id="Selected_Photo" spry:detailregion = "dsphoto dsphotodata" >
<img src="Photo-Thumbnails/{@thumbpath}" width = {@thumbwidth}px height = {@thumbheight}px /><br />
<img src="Photo-Email/{@path}" width = {@width}px height = {@height}px />
</div>
<script type="text/javascript">
var subjectfilter = function(dataSet, row, rowNumber, criteria) { if (row["@subject"].search (myselector) != -1) return row; return null; };

</script>

Local variables for clean code

A question of style and LV correctness:
I'm quite aware of the risks of these guys, but I see no option here. Right now I have a program with ~35 events in an event structure. I have a wire that contains many device settings that only 2 of these events can change. About 6 events in total require the use of the data on this wire.
Now, I see two choices:
1) I can use a shift register and drag the stupid wire across 35 frames and then remember to do it in any additional frames when I add more
2) I can use a local variable.
This seems much, much cleaner to me, and I see no better way of doing it. My question is, is there? I've looked up feedback nodes, but I think I can only use them in single event cases. Their data doesn't seem accessible beyond one event case. is there some better option? The data on the wire is an array of objects (classes), if that helps.

pobrepablo1 wrote:
Still though, I object on principle to having a wire across every one of my diagrams, it's cluttersome .
I thought of a compromise, how about I use a shift register but wire it around my event structure, through a case structure breaking the wire only when I need to? i.e. see attached
So a single thin 1D object across all event cases is more cluttersome than an additional external 2D case structure, partially wired extra tunnels, and all the extra convoluted logic holding it all together? You priorities seem to be biased.
A nice wire across all cases is much better. It can be read and written in any event case that needs to, and can always be found in exactly the expected location. Remember that a shift register is very efficient. If the data size does not change, it operates fully in place for the duration of the run. It also often contains data that is not directly of interest to the operator so it does not need a display. A local variable requires a front panel object that needs to be updated in the UI thread. In needs a data copy in memory memory for the control/indicator itself as well as another copy for the transfer buffer (because the FP update is asynchronous). Then we have a third copy in the wire itself. Than makes it three copies of your potentially large array. Add another copy for each local variable instance, and you probably end up using 10x more memory compared to a simple shift register. It all adds up!
Local variables can be placed anywhere and keeping track of them is like herding cats. The next programmer to work on your project will have a hard time tracking them all down. In properly designed code, it is just "follow the wire". Much more clear and almost self documenting.
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Static local variable?

Hi,
Why a local variable can not be declared as static? What is the logic behind this static keyword?
thks.

Hi,
Why a local variable can not be declared as static?
What is the logic behind this static keyword?
thks.In C, a static local variable is used to maintain state between function calls. In Java, the way to maintain state is with a member variable. We have no need of static local variables.
The meaning of the static keyword is "associated with the class as a whole, rather than with any one instance."

What is difference between local variable and property node ?

What is difference between local variable and property node ?
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To make things clear, here are two small examples that show how nasty locals and value properties can be to the naive programmer.
- Open the diagram of the race condition.vi before running it and try to predict what will be the values of the two counters after the third run.
- Use the Compare Locals Properties and Wires.vi to find out how slow locals and value properties can be (times 1000+).
This being demonstrated, I must add that I use globals and value properties quite often, because they are often very convenient
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How to use local variable in member formula?

Hi Expert,
We would like to use a {local variable} in a member formula, so that it can pick up the prompt from webform upon save. Would like to know if it is possible to do? If so, what is the correct syntax?
We attempted to use brace {scenario}, blacket [scenario], blacket with quote ["scenario"]. None of these work.
We are using 11.1.2.1 version, EPMA, Hyperion Planning.
Thanks in advance for your help!

One other pointer. Where did you define your variable? Hopefully you went into Calc Manager and selected <Tools>, <Variables>. From there, navigate to your application or database. Right-click on your application or database and select "New". In the bottom panel, you'll need to select your Variable Type. Make sure you select "Member", and not "Members". You cannot pass "Members" (plural) to a web input form. Also, if you want to define a variable for a custom dimension, you'll need to do it at the database level. Standard dimension member variables can be defined at the app level. (Not sure why this is the case, especially when my custom dimension exists in all plan types . . . . )
Anyway, hope this helps,
- Jake

Default initialisation of member variables and local variables

I don't understand why member variables are initialized with default values by Java.
Objects are initialized with "null" and primitives with "0", except boolean, which is initialized with "false".
If these variables are used locally they are not initialized. The compiler requires them to be initialized by the programer, for example "String s = null".
Why? What is the use of that difference?
And why are arrays always initialized with default values, no matter if they are member variables or local variables? For example String[] s = new String[10]; s[0] to s[9] are initialized with "null", no matter if "s" is a local or member variable.
Can someone please explain that strange difference, why it is used? To me it has no sense.

Most of the time I have to initialize a local variable
with "String s = null" in order to use it because
otherwise the compile would complain. This is a cheap
little trick, but I think everyone uses it.
I wouldn't agree with "most of the time". The only cases where it is almost necessary to do that is when the variable should be initialized in a loop or a try-catch statement, and that doesn't happen too often.
If local variables were initiliazed automatically without a warning it would be a Bad Thing: the compiler could tell when there is a possibility that a variable hasn't been assigned to and prevent manymanymany NullPointerExceptions on run time.
And you didn't answer me why this principle is not
used with arrays if it is so useful as you think.
Possibly it is much more difficult to analyse the situation in the case of arrays; what if values are assigned to the elements in an order that depends on run time properties such as values returned from a random number generator.
The more special rules one has to remember, the more
likely one makes errors.I agree, but what is the rule to remember in this case?

Local variable in script/MDX logic

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