Scripting essbase outline changes

<p>Where is the best information to use in learning how to scriptEssbase outline changes?  I'm very new to Essbase, but can seethat I would rather handle outline changes with a script as opposedto using the Hyperion Essbase Admin GUI.</p><p> </p><p>Thanks!</p>

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