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Retrieve user details when Importing to list
Hi, I have a module where the user populate a few line items with information, which is then imported into a list and used further on in the model. However, now the client wants to include a column (line item) where they can see who made the new "transaction", that is, the user that is logged into Anaplan. So my question…
5.06-02 Delete unwanted sources
For one off imports, or when import sources are no longer required, delete the sources to keep the source list tidy
5.06-01 Naming Convention
Rename the import sources as soon as possible. For a saved view include the module name (e.g. module.saved view). For model imports, include a shorted version of the model name (e.g. model_module.saved view) Best Practice article: Naming Convention
Data Export in Individual Tabs in Excel
Hi, I was trying to take export in form of .xls where each item in my page selector should get copied to an individual tab in Excel and the tab name should get renamed as that of the page selector. I was able to get individual copies from each page selector in separate tabs by Exporting in Grid view and selecting All Pages…
Ability to include a timestamp on exported XLS files
Description of the enhancement required: Date Time Stamp as data field in the exported file (accurate to DDMMYYYY HHMMSS) An example of the enhancement: Formula which captures the current system time at time of export would be highly appreciated. How would it help the business process: The customer server would be able to…
Anaplan API Python Library
NOTE: The content below is out of date. Please find the updated library at Anaplan API 2.0 Python Library - [Updated March 2022]. Note: While all of these scripts have been tested and found to be fully functional, due to the vast amount of potential use cases, Anaplan does not explicitly support custom scripts built by our…
Data export
Hi Friends, Other than Tableau, what are the external systems where data gets exported?
Can someone please explain, what these mean in Anaplan Informatica Connector?
Import Action Categories and Separators
The import action management section often becomes messy because ALL import actions are saved. Would love the ability to create sections and separators, to better organize the import actions I intend to repeat. The following example was created from dummy imports, but it would be great if this feature were built in. I…
Release note details for August 22 maintenance
Hello, Is it possible to learn the details for the August 22 maintenance? I see details related to the August 8 maintenance but nothing afterwards. Does that mean that the maintenance being performed tomorrow is not significant? Any information would be welcome.
Unable to Import to the Same Module Using Saved View
Hello, I am having this difficulty since last night, I can't figure out how to address this issue. If anyone has encountered this issue before, what did you do to solve this? Situation: 1. I have created saved views inside the same module. I'm using saved views to import to the very same module. 2. The module has a custom…
Level1 Training 8.5.3 Activity: Import Data into Volume Inputs Module
How can I set Mapping tab? Is it correct below? Souce column header →Time Location Code →G3 Location Product Code →Products Fixed Items →Volume inputs line items
Excel Add-in Authentication method settings (applicable to PPT as well?)
Hi, As an add-in user I would like to be able to change the authentication settings anytime after the first installation attempt. This is because while a number of users might be able to install an Add-In on their machine with non admin rights they would not be able to uninstall it. This means that if a user is providing…
Add-Ins - Quickly Edit/Amend connections
As a model builder/user I would like to be able to quickly amend my connections so that they can easily be re-pointed to different Workspaces and Models. I will know that this is successful when I will be able to quickly change my connections and re-point to different workspace and models, perhaps with a functionality…
Excel Add-in: Allow for the ability to connect spreadsheet interface to more than one connection
If a model is archived, then retrieved , its model ID changes. The model ID change disables the spreadsheet's data connection. Suggestion: Allow a spreadsheet connection which was created under Model ID "Example_1" to be redirected to Model ID "Example_2". Otherwise users are at risk to lose work created under Model ID…
Ability to change switch models in the excel add in
moment when you set up an spreadsheet reports pack via the excel add in you select a model to work from and are not able to change this. I would like to be able to change the model you look up to without having to rebuild the reports pack. We have a medium sized reports pack that works in the excel add in taking a lot of…
time mapping while importing the exported module
Hi all, I am trying to import data using the export file of the module which has weekly time scale. Every other dimension mapping is ok instead of the time mapping as the exported file has week as time dimension but the target has format of ddmmyyyy to ddmmyyyy. I am attaching the screenshot of the exported file and the…
Integration of Data hub & spoke model
Hi all In an implementation if I have loaded all the master data(assume product list) in the first month and in the next month we have few more products added will we load all the data again in the next month or only load additional items? If we are are only loading additional items how can we update the attributes of old…
Local settings for .csv imports - Booleans
Hello, I faced a problem when importing boolean values to anaplan as part of csv file. Our company uses localized version of MS Excel, which when saving a file containing boolean values to text/csv, keeps them not as TRUE or FALSE, but as local equivalents ИСТИНА and ЛОЖЬ. I can try to change my own excel settings, so I…
maximum number when creating numbered list
HI, Is there a limit as to the number of items you can import using numbered list? Is there a maximum number you can import in the numbered list? Thanks, Ana
is anaplan hosted in saudi arabia ?
hello I wanted to know if Anaplan is cloud is hosted in Saudi arabia ? and also is Anaplan integrate easily with SAP S4 Hana ERP ?
GENERAL Information of Anapaln is gets displayed in log file after running the batch file
Hi All, I'm fetching data into Anaplan model using the BATCH file, which is connecting to Oracle Database and fetches into Anaplan model. And i'm writting the bach execution into a log file i.e; example: Load_Fact_PR.bat > runlog.log. After the run finishes while looking at the log there is a GENERAL Information of Anaplan…
Exporting Flat Lists from Saved View from the Hub to Spoke Model and Create Hierarchy
Dear Community, I am building 4 flat lists in the Hub as below. L4 is the lowest level, L3 is L4's parent, L3 is L2's parent and L1 is L2's parent. The next step would be to create saved views to build Level 1 to Level 4 in the spoke model based on the parent - child relation assigned below. Do I need to build a separate…
Level Model 2 Sprint 1 - Create System Modules. Import Using Blueprint View or Grid View
Hi Guys, I just started with LM2, already having questions. I'm pretty sure I'll have many more down the road. In the activity, when it says SYS05 Region Details module: SYS06 Country Details module: Few questions I have: 1. Do I use Data View or Blueprint View to Import. I understand Blueprint View is used when only…
Level 3 Sprint 3 DAT04 Import issues
Hello I'm having issues importing data into the the DAT04 module form the spoke model (Data Hub). I raised a question about a similar issue i was having in Sprint 2 and got it to work but now I'm having the same issues for the second import at the start of Sprint 3! Can anyone confirm where I'm going wrong?... Thanks
RESTful API for automating recurring data loads
Hello, I am trying to understand if the RESTful API can help for a use case of automating a recurring monthly data load to a DataHub with a file that is being reloaded on a daily basis with up-to-date data. When i review the documentation, i see the need for a manual UI step to create the action, so the file is uploaded in…
Default subset setting
Suggest to add ability for model builder to change the default setting for list subsets. I.e. add option to select whether a subset setting should be true or false for any new list items added. This will make it easier and more flexible to work with subsets, and help avoid having to create a dummy module and action to…
Anaplan Connect Powerpoint Decimal Points
Hi All, When posting tables from Anaplan to Powerpoint using Anaplan Connect it is ignoring my number formatting entirely. As you can see in Anaplan they look real nice but when I import the table into Powerpoint it loses the dollar formatting and the decimal point restrictions. Is there a way to fix this? I can export it…
Level 1 Model Building - Importing Data
Hi In going through the import data files (e.g. Products), I came to understand that although the parent-child hierarchy is defined in the Lists, 1) the data for the parent (Product Family - Chocolate, Sours, Taffy, Fudge) still have to be defined in the import file. 2) the mapping for the parent (Product Family) still…
Run an Import process via postman
Hello Experts , I'm new to Anaplan and currently exploring the Rest API's . I'm doing a POC on the below requirement . The requirement is to send a csv file from a SAP system to ANAPLAN using an Import action (Expectation is the details of the csv file gets updated in the import table in ANAPLAN) . Below steps have been…

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