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A developer’s guide: Value_Is_String

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Value_Is_String is a special, reserved local variable used internally by TurboIntegrator scripts. It is not necessary to explicitly declare or assign it within your script; TM1 automatically manages its value during data processing. Purpose of Value_Is_String The main role of Value_Is_String is to determine whether the data source value being processed is a string or a number. This helps in scenarios where different operations are needed depending on the data type, such as: Formatting output differently Validating data Applying specific calculations or conversions How does Value_Is_String ...

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Best Practices for maximumports in TM1: Avoiding PAW Connection Failures

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Problem Summary: Users encounter a "Logging on to the server failed" error when opening PAW reports when their }clientproperties have maximumports set to non-zero values (1-10). Root Cause: The issue stems from PA Workspace's modern architecture 2.1.5: The client makes multiple simultaneous requests to the TM1 Server for improved throughput Each request requires a separate connection The application uses asynchronous processing to enhance performance and user experience When maximumports is set too low (1-10), it restricts the number of concurrent connections the client can establish, causing ...

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A Developer’s guide: Avoiding File Lock conflicts in TI with AsciiOutput

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What is ASCIIOutputOpen In IBM Planning Analytics (TM1), TurboIntegrator (TI) processes are essential for automating data operations. One of the most useful functions in TI scripting is ASCIIOutputOpen, which allows you to open a file for writing ASCII data. Whether you need to create a new file or append data to an existing one, this function provides the flexibility to control file access and modifications efficiently. Key Features of ASCIIOutputOpen Append or Overwrite: Choose whether to overwrite an existing file or add new data to the end. Shared Read Access: Enable other processes or ...

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