In as much detail as possible, describe the problem or experience related to your idea. Please provide the context of what you were trying to do and include specific examples or workarounds:
In Anaplan UX, when building grids or cards for end users, the current "Edit cell data" setting applies to the entire card. This creates a limitation when a module contains both imported data and input fields. For example, in a financial planning module, I might have actuals imported from a source system and forecast inputs entered by users. Ideally, I want to display both side-by-side in the same grid for comparison and input purposes.
However, because the editability is controlled at the card level, I either:
- Make the entire grid editable (which risks users overwriting imported data), or
- Make the entire grid read-only (which prevents users from entering forecast inputs).
To work around this, I currently have to:
- Create duplicate line items to separate editable and non-editable data.
- Use complex DCA (Dynamic Cell Access) logic to control editability at the line item level.
This adds unnecessary complexity, increases model size, and makes maintenance harder.
How often is this impacting your users?
This impacts users frequently, especially in models where:
- Imported and input data coexist.
- Grids are used for side-by-side comparisons.
- Business users expect a seamless experience without technical constraints.
Who is this impacting? (ex. model builders, solution architects, partners, admins, integration experts, business/end users, executive-level business users)
- Model Builders: who have to create and maintain complex DCA logic and duplicate line items.
- Solution Architects: who need to design around this limitation.
- Business/End Users: who experience confusion or limited functionality in the UX.
- Admins: who manage access and permissions but cannot fine-tune editability at the cell level.
What would your ideal solution be? How would it add value to your current experience?
Allow model builders to select which line items are editable directly on the UX page, at the card or grid level, without relying on DCA or duplicating line items. This will result in:
- Simplifies model design: No need for duplicate line items or complex DCA.
- Improves UX: Users can interact with grids more intuitively.
- Reduces maintenance overhead: Easier to manage and update models.
- Enhances performance: Less clutter and fewer calculations.
- Increases flexibility: Enables more dynamic and user-friendly dashboards.
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