Platform Q&A
This forum is dedicated to Board platform questions, generally applicable to all members.
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Entity Editor
Dear all, I would like to have an entity editor and a data view - where I enter assignments between the members of two entities using the data entry function - on the same screen. The entity members that are created in the entity editor should also appear on this data view. However, the problem is that only the members…
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Show/Hide Column Dataview like drill down rows?
I want to know that how can I show/hide column Dataview like drill down rows like this picture below. Anyone have an idea?
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Transfer Screen Selection (Different Linked Data Models)
Hi all, Is it possible to transfer selection from one screen to another screen when the two screens are using 2 different data models (e.g. from a GCR screen to a separate Reporting screen) ? I understand that it's easy to transfer screen selections if the source and target screen are using the same data model.
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Calendar Bug Issue ?
I have found some issues about calendar component like this captures : When I have just dragged it into the screen, the Data properties was disabled suddenly. Do you have an idea about this?
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Data entry on if-function with inverse algorithm
Hello, I have no values in the column HR (Forecast) in some months. I would like to pre-populate these cells with a small number (here, for example, 5) in a new column to enable the cells to be filled by manual data entry. I have used an If function to fill the column: h= if(g=0,5,g). How can I create an inverse algorithm…
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Radius search for map object
Hello everybody, does anybody has experience or an idea for a radius search on a map object? Means, to type/select a radius on a selected article on the map and draw a circle/select all the customer in this radius. It is to show the salesman which articles has potential to be sold more in this range. Feel free to give…
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Entity - Code & Desc Width
Hello community, I’d like to clarify the following scenario: If we create an entity with a code and description length of 20 each, and use a data reader to load data, what happens if some rows have values exceeding 20 characters in either the code or description? Rows with a code longer than 20 characters will be rejected…
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How can I calculate item value using FIFO and update batch quantities after each sale?
Hi everyone, I have a task I can’t figure out in Board: I’m working with monthly stock data, where positive values represent items being added to stock (purchases), and negative values represent items being withdrawn (consumption or usage). For each withdrawal, I need to calculate the total value using the FIFO (First In,…
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How to rename or alias header title column Dataview for entities located in axes not in data block?
I want to ask about how to rename or alias header title column Dataview? Because I have no found of solutions about it inside official documentation. Thank you previously.
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What is the best-practice approach for data entry on multiple years per tab?
Scenario: (Board 12.6) Screen selection 18 months: (October 2025 - March 2027) 3 tabs (2025 / 2026 / 2027), in each of which only the corresponding months should be ready for input Is there an alternative to an algorithm that multiplies the data by a month cube and stores the data input inversely? Cube A (Month): 2025: 1…
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Numbered Axis
Is there a way to number the axis similar to an excel spreadsheet? Maybe I am missing something, but I cannot find any details on this in the reference manual or on here.
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How block in layout display decimal value when tagged as Numeric vs Text
I am working on 14.2 and have come across a strange behaviour how the system is displaying decimal values when a block is tagged as Numeric vs Text. The Layout has YoY Change% displayed as 3 blocks, one is marked as Numeric while the other is marked as text. The block marked as text changes the decimal point to a comma.…
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How to proceed with the installation of Board virtual environment?
Hi! I'm currently on training for L3 product support and doing Level 200. I downloaded Setup WebHTML5 and Setup Server After installing the 2 documents on the image, I got this screen: Do we have to start the service or do we have to install a previous license in order to proceed? Thanks in advance!
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Color blind color set
Hi, is there any functionality to adjust color for color blind people?
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Board 14.2 vs. Board 12.5
Hi there, do you have an easy overview what the changes are between the newest version of Board and 12.5 for a front end user? thanks, Maik
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Saving @Selection_Ex() result
Hi all, We are working on new functionalities for cost allocations, where we will need to store the explicit selection made by the user. This selection can be done on 1, 2 or 3 different trees, containing up to 30 entities each. I don't want to store the resulting selection at the lowest level of the allocation driver…
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Data Flow divide dynamically
Hi all, has anybody an idea how to dynamically divide in a dataflow ? The above is basically "Cube divided by number of months in the past minus 1". getting the month from today minus - 1 doesn't do the trick. Thanks , maik
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Can the file extracted from a BLOB procedure be renamed after the extract process ?
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Pacer vs. Selector
Hi there, I have a screen in which I have a pacer which is filtering months. I created a procedure that should apply the filtered month to the next screen. However it doesn't do it. Therefore am I correct that you need to have a selector always when you want to screen selections in a procedure? Thanks, Maik
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Conecction failed S2
Hi Today, I tried to open s2 (development), and it says that the connection failed. Where can I check this connection? Any idea why the other two platforms run normally and this one doesn't? Thanks
