Saving Excel formula's in BPS Layout

Dear All,
I am trying to save the formula's in BPS Layout, but its not saving , I presume these formula's will not save in cubes, Can anyone advise me the best solution for calculations in excel based layout, OR do i need to use fox formula's instead.
Thanks in Advance
Thanks
Imran

Please check the following link.This is the starting point.
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw70/helpdata/en/d3/8057f830a911d4b2be0050dadfb23f/frameset.htm
Also if you create a function of type formula in bps0, hit F1 and you would get more documentation for FOX.
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Excel Sheet
=========================================
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=========================================
Annual Business Mileage
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