Modifying Driver Definitions

You can modify any elements for a selected driver.

To modify drivers:

  1. In an open model, from Task Areas, select Manage Allocations, then Driver Definitions.

    The Driver Definitions screen is displayed.

  2. Select the driver that is to be modified.
  3. Click Modify Modify icon.

    The Driver dialog box is displayed, showing the current details for the driver.

  4. Modify the Driver information as required.

    You can change any details for the driver, including the name, description, formula type, layer, or variable selection.

    If you modify the name, do not use special or restricted characters, such as /,+, or @ signs, in the driver name, as this may cause import operations to fail. See the Oracle Essbase Database Administrator's Guide to view the latest restrictions.

    Caution:

    If you modify a layer associated with a driver, for example, clearing the Cost Layer, then all driver selections for the layer that use the modified driver are deleted.

  5. Click OK to save the modified driver.
  6. Regenerate the calculation script and recalculate the model to apply the driver change. See Calculating Standard Profitability Models.