A User needs to load Application artifacts to an application. Which file type should the User utilize?

When loading Application artifacts into OneStream, the most suitable file type to use is XML. XML (eXtensible Markup Language) is specifically designed for storing and transporting structured data. It enables the definition of custom tags, making it possible to represent complex data structures in a hierarchical manner, which is beneficial for capturing the intricacies of application artifacts like accounts, dimensions, and metadata used in OneStream.

Using XML for loading artifacts aligns with the requirements of OneStream’s architecture, which relies on well-defined schemas and data structures to ensure data integrity and consistency. Given these features, XML is particularly effective for importing and managing the structured data needed within the OneStream platform.

While other file types such as CSV, JSON, and XLSX can contain data, they do not inherently support the complexity and hierarchical nature of application artifacts in the same way that XML does. Hence, XML stands out as the most appropriate choice for this use case.