In this section, we will learn the complete process of a typical Hyperion Planning application's creation. The following steps are in sequence and the order is important:
Import metadata: The very first step in a Planning application creation is to import metadata. We can import metadata either through a flat file or we can even import metadata directly from an external data source using 'Interface Tables'. In this chapter, we'll use a flat file that is already bundled with the Planning software for tutorial purpose. Remember that we had learned about importing Metadata with the help of 'Dimension Library' module.
Application creation: This is the step where we actually start creating an application. This process can be broken into three major activities. These three activities are elaborately discussed in the later part of this chapter.
Application type: In this section, we provide the very basic information of the Planning application name, its plan type...