If you are an experienced model builder, you are already familiar with the power and flexibility that the Anaplan platform provides when solving your teams' planning needs.
In February 2023, we made the enhanced Modeling Experience (MX) the default experience for our users, and from April 2024, the old classic interface will no longer be available.
The MX is where you create your planning logic, manage model administration, and define model security. It has evolved substantially in recent releases to enable more efficient and productive model building now and in the future.
First, we introduced an updated interface which is more integrated with the end user experience (UX). UX pages, modules, lists can all be created, accessed and edited more easily.
Users have also benefitted from the enhanced search and navigation features.
In addition, modelers have found the new formula editor to be a more intuitive and productive experience.
2023 saw further enhancements to the MX. For example:
Page Builders can now create a UX App, Page, and Category all from the Pages tab.
We released Smart Formatting to help model builders as they type into the formula editor. Conditional logic is automatically indented, spacing is adjusted. Formatting pasted logic fits the formula structure. Complex formulae are now much easier to read and understand.
The introduction of Formula Syntax Checking means Model Builders are now alerted to syntax errors in formulae, with the visual cue of real-time formula highlights. They can immediately see where an issue is and so resolve it before applying a formula. Rollbacks are minimised and productivity is increased accordingly.
Now, from the Pages tab, Model and Page Builders can now see all of the module views and line items that are published onto a particular UX page
The MX can be used by all customers and by all users but was designed for the Anaplan model builder. The look and feel and enhanced navigation will help users more efficiently access the information they need most from within the models. Capabilities such as the new formula editor and fast access to modeling objects help reduce errors and increase productivity for the model builders.
- Model Builders will be the key users and beneficiaries of the MX, with the majority of enhancements focused on:
- Making model building more intuitive
- Enhancing navigation
- Improving modeling productivity
- Integrating with the UX
- End-Users can use the MX if they need to directly interact with modules and/or in-model (Classic) dashboards. The most significant enhancement for end-users is the simplicity of model navigation, featuring:
- In Model Search functionality in the table of contents
- Drop downs in the page header for switching between models
- Integration or Model Admins, depending on model permissions, will be able to more efficiently complete model updates and data integration activities that require in-model dashboards or functionality by using:
- Enhanced navigation
- Model object & content search
- Formula preview mode.
All users will find that the overall functionality remains familiar while providing an efficient and streamlined interface.
Where can I learn more?
Ready to learn more about the new Formula Editor, Model Object Search, or Navigation? Check out the Modeling Experience page on Anapedia.
Watch this quick overview and walkthrough to see the new Modeling Experience action.
Or take a look at the Model Experience as an End-User.
What other resources are available?
Check the Platform Updates to learn about new Model Experience features.
Keep up to date with First Looks: New Features in Modeling
Review the FAQs for preparing for when the new Modeling Experience becomes the default.
Join the conversation
Favorite features of the Modeling Experience [forum]
Contributing authors: Andy Martin
