Rule Functions
ELPARN TM1 Function: How to Use and Syntax
ELPARN is a TM1 function for calculating the number of parents an element has. This includes the syntax and examples.
John Vaughan
9-May-2024
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ELPARN is a TM1 function for calculating the number of parents an element has. This includes the syntax and examples.
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