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Excel Cube Formula Reporting

Ambridge Ventures Limited – Shareware

Unlocking Data Insights: Excel Cube Formula Reporting Review

Boris Weber

Excel Cube Formula Reporting by Ambridge Ventures Limited offers a powerful tool for dynamic data analysis in Excel, but it may present a steep learning curve for new users.
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If you use Microsoft Excel 2007 or 2010 to analyze data from:
  • Microsoft Analysis Services cubes
  • PowerPivot for Excel
  • Oracle OLAP (using Simba Technologies' MDX Provider for Oracle OLAP)
  • Teradata OLAP Connector
then read on to learn about one of Excel's best kept secrets. You love the slice, dice, pivot and drill that PivotTables afford but you are frustrated by their limitations of placement and formatting (ever tried inserting a column in the middle of a PivotTable or moving just part of it?). You want to build reports that are dynamically linked to your database but you want to place your report sections in the worksheet precisely where you want them. The solution to your problem is Cube Formula Reports. Still part of Excel, they use CUBE functions that can be positioned almost anywhere in a worksheet, just like any other Excel functions. And just like Excel functions you leverage your existing Excel skills ; no new products to learn. Data and presentation (your Excel report) remain separated, drastically reducing the potential for spreadsheet hell; report users that access a central database all retrieve the same version of the truth. Building Dynamic Reports and Dashboards with Excel Cube Functions is a self-paced multi-media training course that is your express chair lift up the cube function learning curve. The course media provide instruction to suit your learning style and comprise :
  • Learning Guide (PDF over 90 pages) with links to
  • 35 short, digestible videos
  • 8 annotated workbook examples that you can re-use
  • supported by a sample database
You will get off and running, developing reports quickly using the "80/20" method (80% of the result with 20% of the effort). In subsequent sections you will learn how to:
  • make your reports more robust, easier to maintain, and re-usable
  • add drop-down lists to make report parameter selection easy for users
  • add functionality to check key report numbers and display alerts if numbers don't tie
  • use Excel's built-in graphic capabilities to create dynamic dashboards that convey at a glance the values, trend and status of your KPIs, pulled from your centrally-stored data
  • automate report printing using VBA macros
  • debug formulas, work with nested dimensions, member properties, multiple data sources, add additional data rows and columns to existing reports
  • tips to convert legacy "copy/paste/re-key" reports to cube formula reports
  • use PowerPivot for Excel (2010) as a data source. PowerPivot can be an aggregator hundreds of millions of rows of data from multiple Microsoft and non-Microsoft sources - invaluable for rapid prototyping of new BI applications or for self-service BI
  • set up your reports so they remain dynamic when published to Excel Services in SharePoint
  • generally leverage Excel's functionality and your skills to enhance your reports and dashboards and the report reader's experience
Appendices in the Learning Guide explain technical topics, including:
  • CUBE function syntax
  • connecting to data sources
  • understanding the implications of uniqueness of dimension member names
Contain software and training costs by capitalizing on your existing Excel knowledge and software investment. Order Building Dynamic Reports and Dashboards with Excel Cube Functions now. (Download is large and may take several minutes).

Overview

Excel Cube Formula Reporting is a Shareware software in the category Business developed by Ambridge Ventures Limited.

The latest version of Excel Cube Formula Reporting is currently unknown. It was initially added to our database on 10/06/2011.

Excel Cube Formula Reporting runs on the following operating systems: Windows.

Excel Cube Formula Reporting has not been rated by our users yet.

Pros

  • Allows advanced data analysis and reporting capabilities by leveraging OLAP cubes.
  • Provides tools for creating complex formulas and data manipulations directly within Excel.
  • Improves productivity by enabling users to pull dynamic data and perform live calculations with a user-friendly interface.
  • Supports integration with existing Excel functionalities, making it easy for users familiar with Excel to adopt it quickly.
  • Enhances collaboration by allowing multiple users to connect to the same data sources and share reports easily.

Cons

  • May have a steep learning curve for users who are not familiar with OLAP technology or advanced Excel functions.
  • Performance may degrade with very large datasets or complex calculations, requiring optimal data structure and configuration.
  • Limited to Microsoft Excel environments, which may restrict accessibility for users who prefer other spreadsheet applications.
  • Licensing costs could be a barrier for small businesses or individual users compared to free or lower-cost alternatives.
  • Documentation and community support might not be as extensive compared to other mainstream Excel add-ins.

FAQ

What is Excel Cube Formula Reporting?

Excel Cube Formula Reporting is a feature in Excel that allows users to interact with OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) cubes to create custom reports and analyze data.

How can I access Excel Cube Formula Reporting in Excel?

To access Excel Cube Formula Reporting, users can connect to an OLAP cube data source either on-premises or in the cloud, and then use cube functions like CUBEVALUE, CUBEMEMBER, and CUBESET to retrieve data.

What are some common cube functions used in Excel Cube Formula Reporting?

Some common cube functions used in Excel Cube Formula Reporting include CUBEVALUE, CUBEMEMBER, CUBERANKEDMEMBER, and CUBESET.

Can I create dynamic reports using Excel Cube Formula Reporting?

Yes, users can create dynamic reports by using cube functions to fetch data based on specific criteria or parameters specified in the formulas.

Is it possible to drill down into detailed data with Excel Cube Formula Reporting?

Yes, users can drill down into more detailed data by using cube functions to navigate hierarchies and levels within the OLAP cube.

Can Excel Cube Formula Reporting be used for financial analysis?

Yes, Excel Cube Formula Reporting is commonly used for financial analysis as it allows users to analyze large datasets and perform complex calculations with ease.

Is training available for using Excel Cube Formula Reporting?

Yes, there are training resources available online or through specialized courses that can help users learn how to effectively use Excel Cube Formula Reporting for data analysis.

Are there any limitations to using Excel Cube Formula Reporting?

One limitation of Excel Cube Formula Reporting is that it requires a good understanding of OLAP concepts and structures to effectively retrieve and manipulate data from the cube.

Can multiple data sources be connected simultaneously with Excel Cube Formula Reporting?

Yes, users can connect and fetch data from multiple OLAP cubes or different data sources simultaneously by using cube functions in Excel.

Can Excel Cube Formula Reporting be automated using VBA macros?

Yes, users can automate tasks and processes related to Excel Cube Formula Reporting by writing VBA macros that interact with cube functions and refresh data connections.


Boris Weber

Boris Weber

I am an editor at UpdateStar. I started as a support engineer, and am now specialized in writing about general software topics from a usability and performance angle among others. I telecommute from UpdateStar’s Berlin office, when I am not working remote as a digital nomad for UpdateStar. When I'm not analyzing the latest software updates, you can find me exploring new cities, immersing myself in local cultures, and discovering innovative tech trends across the globe.

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