2.2.4.7 Metadata String Store

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Metadata-related text strings are assembled in a single metadata string store. The stored strings are unique, and each string can be indexed by one or more metadata records. The metadata string store is a performance optimization for reading and writing repetitive information only once. For example, a metadata string can be a connection name to an OLAP cube that is used in several cube functions in the workbook.

A metadata string is represented by a BrtStr (section 2.4.797) record. All metadata strings are located within the BrtBeginEsstr (section 2.4.77) and BrtEndEsstr section 2.4.428) records inside the metadata part.