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Current User Lookup as List Format
Every module has the ability to turn off all users and show only the current user, but it order do show the current user, the users list is required in the applies to.
The is currently a formulas to task current versions, time periods, etc but there is no formula for current user without applying the list to the module's line item.
Since all modules have an implied current user, this should be easy to create a new formula for Users.'Current User'.
Creating this simple formula in the backend will free downstream calculations and modules from needing the users list by using a [LOOKUP: Current User] in a list formatted line item in a systems module.
Even though the users list was applied to the model, there is currentlly no top level so I am receiving the top level error from sourced modules applied to the user list in a target module without the users list.
This should also be available for time stamps as the time is integrated all over the model and should be easily derived from the existing source code without the need for timely integrations.
Please advise if this is possible,
Tyler

Bulk PDF Export
We have received a requirement to do bulk export from Management Reporting for all the intersections available. At the moment, we can only do for one intersection and it takes a few seconds for the pdf to be even available for export. Would be great to have this capability to do bulk pdf exports.

Auto generate pages to capture complete data available in vertical scroll in the PDF export
Idea: We need a feature where Anaplan automatically generates pages to capture a large grid (multidimensional or flat) when user clicks on "Export to PDF"
Problem: While using the management reporting page type, we tried to publish a multidimensional grid; that requires significant vertical scroll, which gets cut out from the PDF file export as only the first page contained in the frame is displayed (see attachment).
Select page link arrow position or hide it (>)
Idea: As a page builder I'd like to be able to choose there to locate the arrow next to the page link or even disable it.
Usage: Talking about linear workflow it's not always that you (as a user) want to go downstream of the workflow. And looking at some cards can be confusing especially to the ones who are new to the system.
Workaround: I can place an emoji ⬅️/➡️ or symbols "<" and ">" in the card title but it still will look confusing as I would have two arrows either to one direction or the opposite even.
I can write "Back to ..." but with already long titles it may waste to much precious place on a Board.
Re: Share your ALM best practices — March 2025 Community Challenge
My best practice is to practice!
Don't want until there is a production issue to get comfortable with doing a hot fix or unlinking a revision tag via a history roll back. This will feel daunting and scary in a production model but if you can practice in training/sandbox models that can help you get comfortable with the steps. The key is executing in the correct sequence of step and a firm understanding of how to utilize the model history to your benefit.
A few resources to help you learn the process:
Re: Share your ALM best practices — March 2025 Community Challenge
Five questions and each question in itself is an ocean: Let me reply in a succinct way possible
What is your overall approach to managing changes to your Anaplan environment? ALM is the way to go. I will not add more to it as it has been covered by most of the community members. However, documenting tags is something which becomes extremely important - usually History ID with the sequential order is widely accepted (History ID because you immediately know if you have to restore the model, which History ID should be used to go back). In some cases, creating a separate list of Revision tags and documenting them in the list is also accepted (I personally have never done that)
How often do you deploy changes to Anaplan? It depends what stage of Implementation are you at. If you are still in Dev stage you can deploy changes almost every day but if the model is live and users are actively using the model, then there has to be a governance around it. Usually once a week is something we consider - ideally frequency of it comes from the Client but recommendations are provided by Anaplan consulting team.
How do you organize your models around your testing strategies? We create separate testing model for the testers to test with the dummy data. We also create Pre-Prod environment for end users to test with nearly Production data (sanitized prod data) so that they can get confidence in the system by testing with the numbers that they understand.
How do you coordinate changes between UX pages and data integrations in conjunction with model changes? We document all the changes related to the revision tag prior to pushing the tags to Prod. If there are any UX changes involved they are documented well in advance and as soon as the tags are pushed, UX changes are made immediately. If Data Integrations needs to run after UX changes are published - then we explore the possibility of adhoc runs/manual runs. We don't trouble IT team for such adhoc runs if all the data is within Hub.
Are you leveraging APIs to synchronize deployments across multiple models? No, never!

NEW UX HOME PAGE - Set background and themes to suit organisation
Hi Anaplan,
I have just started using the new UX HOME screen and thought of some developments to make it more customisable.
The UX HOME screen could benefit from more customisation options to suit customer themes then being generic.
- Set the HOME screen theme colours of banners and icons / tiles
- Set the HOME screen background image to suit company theme / logos
Thanks,
Usman

Re: Dark / Light Mode for Model Building
I agree that the ability to switch between light/dark mode is needed, this new Anaplan design is so blindingly white ;(
Re: Dark / Light Mode for Model Building
Yes pleasseeee! I have been searching for this option in the new release. The blinding white is very painful for my eyes, I am in desperate need of some contrast!
Re: Dark / Light Mode for Model Building
100% agree. We can force dark mode through Chrome but it is still not ideal. The main issue is the lack of contrast - an all white interface is very visually unappealing. Even a spot of Anaplan blue on the page would go a long way!