Performance
Discussion List
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How to stop calculation for a line item based on time selection
I have a module set up with weeks as the time dimension and covers a two-year timeframe. However, calculations are only needed for the user-selected quarter. To optimize performance, I'm looking for ways to avoid processing the entire two years. Currently, I'm using an If-Else statement, but I doubt it makes a significant…
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Sum on dynamic filter selections
Looking for a way to sum off a data module based on dynamic user selections. My dashboard has a filter(dimensioned by user). Users select any combination of these dimensions(except amount and account). Sometimes fields are blank so a simple SUM wouldn't work. Ultimately the summation would live in a P&L statement so also…
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Performance tuning in Anaplan’s Optimizer
Author: Mike Henderson is a Principal Solution Architect at Anaplan. A question recently came up from a customer regarding Anaplan Optimizer, and I thought it would be useful to share the answer with the broader Community. For background, Optimizer uses linear programming to quickly solve complex problems involving…
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"Applies to order" in formulae
Does the order that we list LOOKUP: \ SUM: arguments also need to be consistent with the "applies to" ordering? Logically it would as I believe the reason behind this is to do with how Indexes are built in the background but am uncertain and would love confirmation.
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Formula Break-Down Without Space Penalty
Currently, to adhere to best practices it is beneficial to break out parts of a complex calculation into separate line items for logic traceability and audit-ability. However, in many models we're constrained by space and can effectively reduce space (especially in large multi-dimensioned modules) by combining logic in…
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No of sums in a single line item
Hi, Need to know that how many number of sums we can use in a single line item so that its performance will also won't downgraded. Thanks, Vicky
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Repeated 'Illegal Argument' ERROR when pushing data through to a DataHub
I've been having an issue pushing large quantities of transactional data from an externally uploaded .csv file into a data module within a DataHub model. The .csv file is generated directly from an internal operational data store that queries data by client. I can populate its referential list with no issues which is the…
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what would be the formula for referring Previous year value in current year ?
For example, I want to refer the value of last year july 2022 in current month July 23. the line item is Past year revenue where I just want to show same month revenue from previous year, how could I achieve that?
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2.3.9.3 Update Historic Volumes for Baseline Forecast
I am having trouble adding a line item as my model has exceeded size. Here is what I am seeing on my screen.
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Options to improve performance when loading flat list used in reporting
Hello, I'm loading flat data between 2 Anaplan models and in the target model, I'm using the Sum function to dimensionalize the flat data into a reporting module. The reporting module needs to have 5 lists + time and also requires summary to be on so data can be reviewed at aggregate levels. As a result the import action…
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Improving Model Performance Training Courses
* Introduction to Sparsity (309) * Eliminating Sparsity (310) This set of training classes includes information on improving model performance by understanding and eliminating sparsity. Classes include: Introduction to Sparsity (309) Unnecessary model size has a large impact on your Anaplan environment from using valuable…
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