Modeling

Show "Used in Page" reference in Modules Settings
As a model builder, it would be extremely helpful to have a "Used in Page" reference in the Module Settings to show where a module is used in a page, similar to the Used in Dashboard feature. This would allow for much more efficient auditing and help tremendously with model cleanup. This is especially important since we an…
Level 2 Sprint 3 Exam
I have tried to take this exam. There are two formula questions where I provide answers that work based on the information provided. However, the system will not accept these formulas as valid answers. (Questions 3 and 9) How do I either have these formulas accepted as value or understand why they are rejected.
How can I make a YTD average?
Hello, I am looking to get a YTD calc but I cannot use the YEARTODATE function because I need an average, not a SUM. And previous years should calculate according to their months (i.e. I would see a full 12 month avg for 2023, 5 month average for 2024). My initial thought is to use TIMESUM but am having trouble setting it…
Experimenting with automated documenting
Author: Taichi Amaya, Certified Master Anaplanner, and Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist at Pasona Group, Inc. When I first started model building, I looked at the model map and was impressed by how easy it was to understand the logic of the model. Even now that we are dealing with larger models, we can look at…
Did you know? Line item references across dimensions
Author: Noah Jackson is a Certified Master Anaplanner and Principal Data and Insights Architect at Anaplan. Hello Anaplan Community! I'm excited to bring you the first video in Community's 'Did You Know?' series! This new series will dive into aspects of Anaplan that are often misunderstood or users have requested more…
Alternate Solution for RANKCUMULATE Function
Hi All, I have a solution using the Rankcumulate function but I want so avoid using it due to the performance issues. So I would like to know if there can be an alternante solution using other function Logic : First I'm ranking the Sales data Weighted distribution is calculated for ex: 95/3220 = 3% Cumulate distribution is…
Need Set Global Default Format Grid function in New UX
My users want to make it possible to set Format Grid - Small for all grids in the New UX. This function exists in Classic UX to set all dashboards to Striped, Ruled, etc. We would like to have this opportunity to set all grids of one App in New UX to one style, e.g. Small which will improve screen space utilization.
Running Actions in a Loop (Conditionally)
I have a use case to simplify let take an example. Assume we have product that can be bundled. Product A is single SKU. Product B is bundle of Product A plus some extra cost (eg packing cost). Product C is bundle of Product B plus some extra cost. User has option to either modify the price of Product A or Modify the extra…
How to pull together values from multiple modules
Looking to pull together values from multiple modules, which have started, as shown in the right hand screenshot. The difficulty I have is trying to pull the values across from a module such as INP08, shown on left hand side of screenshot below. Ideally I want to be able to pick up individual lines from this module into…
Control while syncing changes using ALM
At this moment, we (model builders) cannot control what changes should be synced with models in deployed mode. This is quite a challenge & honestly a concern especially when multiple model builders are working on a model and want to sync changes with testing models and poses sometimes a risk of unauthorised data exposures…
Formula Question
Hi, I'm trying to create a formula that will pull values in accordance to each weekday. Below is the Formula I'm currently using. I have screen shots of the Modules I'm pulling from as well. If you need more information on the topic please let me know. 'D01 Funding Ratios'.Average of Fund * '01S03 Weekday count by…
Can a List be Copied similar like Modules?
Dear Community, I have a basic question, many will feel it might be silly but still need to ask whether we can create a copy of the lists available in the General list sections like modules? If NO then why & if YES then how can we do it? Hoping to get answered by anyone of you soon!!! Regards,
Cell history not being captured correctly
Hi All, I have come across a weird scenario where cell history of a Boolean formatted line item is not getting captured properly. For e.g. : In the attached snippet of a cell history of a module below are updates 1 - Data got updated after a bulk import to TRUE (History ID - 3994882) 2 - In the next update (ID -3996409 )…
Anaplan Data - Real Time Access
Hi All, We are trying to access Anaplan Module level data using Python. I just wanted to access Anaplan data (Module Level Data) in real time by using Python or Java without getting data from Anaplan with flat file. Also wanted to establish Connectivity between python & Anaplan in the real time. So we can get updated data…
Automatically Sort List Dimensions in "Applies To"
The Planual 2.01-11 states that dimension order should remain consistent among modules to ensure faster calculations so that common dimensions are in the same order as the applies to. I know I am able to click into the Applies To section for a module or line item and then click "OK", and that this will re-sort the list…
Summing a percentage of a list amount from one module to another
Here is my situation: I have a module that contains a $ amount for a list of accounts , I am then mapping those $ amounts to another module that contains line items that I have in a List. In my screenshot you can see in Line item Mapto contains values of the list as well as Line Item Mapto2 contains values of the same…
Better solution for a nested IF... but I can't think of one
I am working through many many modules and removing 'bad' data or process and have come across a nested If formula, and cannot think of a better way to replace it. Have a module with 2 sources MATERIAL and LABEL TYPE. Within the material list we have several labels (FRONT, REAR, DECAL + 6 others) In the module i need to…
Avoid the roll back every time the formula is wrong
Every time we create a wrong formula the system runs a roll back that takes about 8 minutes!! We would like to avoid this roll back... it takes so much time during the development phase! They could just send a warning message!
Dynamic Cell Access by Role
I am looking for suggestions / alternative approaches for managing DCA by the user's assigned Role. Ideally, there would be an easy way to maintain this going forward. 1) I have heard a rumor that there is a trick wherein you somehow create a filtering module, then use the normal Roles>>Modules access assignments. Access…
Dynamic filter on a hierarchy
Hi, I built a dynamic filter on a dashboard so users can select multiple criteria. On the department filter, the end-user can only select the bottom level of the hierarchy and not a parent. This is because the filter is dimensioned by the lowest level of the department hierarchy. What's the solution to get around this…
Time text format?
Hello everyone, I hope you are all doing well. I am writing today to inquire about the best formula to transform text from the format DD/MM/YYYY to DDMMYYYY. For example: 02/04/2024 should be transformed to 02042024. Thank you!
Introducing Improved Anaplan DX: a browser extension for Anaplan Modelers
We at valantic are excited to share our latest development: Improved Anaplan DX, a browser extension designed to enhance your modeling experience and increase efficiency. Please see below for more details. The extension is now available in the Chrome Web Store (can be installed on Chrome and Edge): For any feedback,…
Data Loss with Inroducing Time Range
So in the current setup, a module is dimensioned by Model- calendar time dimension and the horzion is from 2021 to 2026, the granularity being weeks. This setup is used in prod since go live for 2 years now. We realised the span of time for data in that particular module can be reduced. Idea now is to introduce a time…
Recording now available! April 30 quarterly customer platform release event
If you missed our April 30 platform release event, the recording is now available! In this webinar, we highlight the most recent feature releases and how to take advantage of these in your environment. Our Operational Excellence Group (OEG) goes through a demonstration of the most recent platform features, provides a…
Allow the end-user to set their own language preference for a model within their settings.
Description of the enhancement required: Allow for Workspace Admins to configure the Platform in English but support alias tables that allow end-users to switch between different languages (i.e. English to French, etc.) An example of the enhancement: Allow the end-user to set their own language preference within their…
Is there any way to see if a line item subset has been used in a version formula?
We're looking to do some tidy ups in the line-item subsets and couldn't see a way of easily identifying if the LIS has been used in a version formula only. Nothing shows up in the "Referenced in Applies To" and "Referenced as Format" columns. Apart from going into each module and checking, is there any other place/method…
Planual Explained - Day 5
Rule "1.05-03": Article 1, Chapter 5, and Rule 3 – “Avoid using List Properties” List Properties are same as line items but have many limitations, so keep it simple and have one place for calculations i.e., Module line items. This goes against P and A of PLANS if you wish to create list properties. Here is how it was done…
Optimizer Problem: Line Production Allocation by Production Plan
Hi All , I am having issues using the optimizer for production allocation. The model is for capacity planning. Problem statement Need to allocate the SKU demand to compatible factory lines based on the following logic. Each SKU has a production priority and a factory line priority. If the production priority for a SKU is 1…
Generating the sequential number with formula
Hello everyone . I have a module with 2 dimensions and only one line item . I want to generate the sequential numbers with formula like the numbers shown in the picture. I would be glad if someone could help me with this. Thanks
Tracking import date
Hello, I'm having a little difficulty with something in Anaplan. I want to set up a system (module) where every time the end user try to import a new file in a page, we can note down the date it happened. We have different files, and I'd like to keep track of the last date data was brought in for each file separately. i…

Modeling

Discussion List