Modeling
Discussion List
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List and Modules
I am Working on a Test Module dimensioned with List B which is child of list A; There are some list items in List A which doesn't have any child. In Test Module I have created two Boolean which 1)checks child is present 2) parent with no child and I have created 3rd Boolean which will be true when 1 or 2 is true, but I am…
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Taking an average of specific Quarters, like all Q1 or all Q2 over many years
Hi, I'm attempting to generate some historical trends to drive future projections. In doing so, I have % Weekly over a 13-week period (one quarter), and I have this over many quarters. I'm trying to capture an average of all Q1 % weekly values (such as FY18 Q1, FY19 Q1, FY20 Q1, etc.), to predict a likely quarter…
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Adjust Column Widths in Blueprint Mode
Being able to adjust column widths in Blueprint mode would be great. Rather than having to open an 'Applies to' menu, format menu, or copy and paste notes, and formula references, it would be great to adjust column widths in the blueprint mode. Alternatively, it would be helpful to have a "view" window or cell (similar to…
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User filters and Top levels
Hi, I want to set up user filtering for a module, with Customer and sub-brand, I have a user filter module, and system module with the appropriate line items I use the system module as a filter and this all works as expected. I want to be able to choose a specific customer and a specific brand or a specific customer…
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Archive - Filing System
Can the ability to add folders into archive be created to enable organised archiving of models, as a user of a live model often prior to making changes a version is archived should we need to revert this makes it extremely difficult to find the latest archived model.
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Logic Line item availble two function (Input and Formula)
Hi, Everyone. I have a question about logic Anaplan, I have a module that will create an item that can contain input and formulas, for example, for example, a period that is less than the period parameter will be blue font or input by the user and more than the period parameter will take a logic formula. Has there been a…
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Item deleted from List
I have accidently deleted an item from a List in a Module. So the item still exists in the List but not anymore in the Module in which that List has been used as a Dimension. Any clue how I can get the item back as a part of the List in the Module? thanks.
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Let end user add multiple items to a list
Hello, The organizational list of my business in Anaplan need to be updated every week, because there is a lot of new client. One end-user need to have the possibility to add several items in the same time in this list. I created a form to let this user add item to the list but the user can only add one item , and this…
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Please improve The function of data export from module Line items blue print view (*Format, Summary)
Dear Team The function of data export from module Line items blue print view is very useful for understanding the model especially in case there are many modules in it. But I found that the important items aren't exported in understandable format, those are "Format" and "Summary" column. Below is the example of format and…
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Backlog and Lead times
Hi, I need to calculate a backlog for per product per day. I have a module with Factory open days and closed days and a module with lead times by product. Volume gets sent to production (factory) and then I need to take a lead time calc for the products. The trick is that to work out how many future days in a row the…
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SET CHECKBOX value through a given condition
Hi Everyone! There is a way to set one line item boolean to TRUE to specific condition and make it editable for other condition ? On the example below, "Main process" is checked i need to check the "Process Comp" on the same line and make the above enabled to edition (check/uncheck), is it possible ? I'm trying to set…
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Drill to Transaction on a parent item
When user attempts to utilize the Drill to Transaction option on a parent item, the filter is broken and entire items are pulled in resulting view. This is by design because parent items values are a result of the summary on the line item, and not the SUM calculation. The Drill To Transaction is specifically for drilling…
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Count Function
Hi, How could I count days by 1) weekday type and 2) Actual data or not. Ideal result would show X day for "Weekend" for Actual data, Y day for "Holiday" for Forecast data.. etc. * Index is a "Day" list from 1 to 31. * Column "Weekday" and "Actual data" are manual input. * "Value" is a supporting column. Feel free to…
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Unable to RANK from Lowest Amount When the Item Is Only One
Hello, I hope you're all doing well. I have this problem that's preventing me from proceeding on to the next steps. I'm trying to rank the basic salary from lowest to highest, by position. As we all know, even if employees have the same position, there are instances that they don't have the same salary. The idea is, I need…
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Is there a way to hide zero value line items?
Hi All, Can someone help me how to hide zero-value line items in a model or dashboard (within the dimensions). regards Sudhir
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Editing/Inputting editable cells simultaneously
Hi All, We have multiple users accessing a page and inputting / editing the editable cells at the same time. What is the system behavior. Does it give an error? and/or will it document the history or changes made. Thanks in advance!
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Forecast Data using TIMESUM function
Hi Team, I have one situation, where I am calculating a Line-item in Forecast scenario using Sum of Last 12 months (from the Current Period). Need your inputs to help with the below model design. Scenario 1: Current period = Jan 2021 Actual Version = Jan 2020 till Dec 2020 Forecast Version = Jan 2021 till Dec 2021 (i.e.…
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DCA based off of a user in a module
Hi all, Wondering if anyone knows of a way to matchup the user from a module with the user list used in the DCA module. Obviously you cannot lookup based off the user list, so wondering if anyone has a workaround.
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Finding the next non blank field
Hi, This must be simple but it is driving me mad What formula do i need in the Next Non Blank line item to find the next non blank date? Thanks
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Formula using Min Function
Hi, I'm trying to replicate this Excel Function in Anaplan. I want to make sure my Anaplan Function is picking up all the values for my Line Item from the begging through the end of the month, and not just the beginning and end month numbers. I have the Formulas below. Please advise. Excel Function…
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Finditem in Subset (Works!)
In a prior post, I'd asked if there was a way to use the FINDITEM function to determine if a list item is a member of a subset. The answer at the time was no, but you could create a line item with an Applies To on the subset, and set the formula to TRUE, then you could create another line item with Applies To on the full…
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Confused on how to use Min Function
Hi, I' trying to use a Min function to take the min Account Balance in a month. This is the function I thought of using but it is not working. Both are formatted as Numbers. 'Y02 Accounts'.'Closing Balance (01)'[MIN:'S01 Time Settings'.Day # of the Month] Thank you
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Quarter value as numeric numbers
Hi All, Required a quick help in getting the quarter number as numeric format. For example in attached screenshot, need to get the value for second line item as entered. All Q1 Months should populate with numeric number 1, all Q2 should be populated with number 2 and so on.... Quartertodate() function gives a numeric…
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Boolean between two dates
Hi, I have a module with three line items: "From", "To" and "Any", which are all Boolean formatted. I also have time as a dimension. "From" is just true for one month, which comes from another module, and the same goes for "To". My problem is within the "Any". I want that to be true for all dates between the "From" and…
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Capturing uploading timestamp in a line item in module
There is a requirement where, when we are importing data in a module, the current timestamp when the file is uploaded in the module should capture that time in line item.
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Need support with Time Management using DCA
Can anyone help me what's the best way to identify - Current Year Current Quarter, Current Year Previous Quarter, Previous Year Current Quarter using DCA and Boolean.
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Level 1 - Lesson 7.2.1
Hello everyone! Lesson: 7.2.1 Activity: Importing Data into the correct Columns Issue: I have this error shown in the screenshots below. I tried to change switch around the sources but to me, this was the best solution. I also need to go back to my general list and delete out the product code data. I need to redo my import…
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Level 3 Sprint 2 Section 4.5
Hi, Section 4.5 says to check my build on the Accounts Exception UX. I am not sure if there was an activity to build that. Am I supposed to build the UX pages basis the mock-ups we created in the beginning?
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Name clashes in Anaplan
When assigning actions, dashboards, modules etc with names there is often a need to use the same name. Model builders have been getting around this issue by using spaces creatively in between words (the spaces don't show in the name) to work around the issue. However, i think it would be much easier if Anaplan could,…
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Actions in new UX
Hi Friends, I have actions and process created in old dashboard. I want to bring that in the new UX. I am trying to assign cards with Process but it is not getting saved. Any suggestions, will be of real help.
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