DATA (PQL - xl)

Returns a value from a data model or cube

  • Library: PQL \ Spreadsheet \ Pyramid
  • Compatibility: Any content (regardless of data source) in the Tabulate spreadsheet module
  • Solve: This function can be used with the Solve plug-in: both as part of the objective function and constraint functions

Syntax

DATA(Data Connection name, Measure Unique Name, OPTIONAL Member or Element Unique Name)

Function Arguments

Name

Description

Type

Optional

Data Connection name

The name of the connection

ConnectionName

Measure Unique Name

The unique name of a measure or value

MeasurePicker

Member or Element Unique Name

The unique name of a member or element in a hierarchy or attribute

MemberPicker

Y

Comments

This function is the same as the Microsoft Excel 'DATA' function - using the same inputs, logic and outputs.