Platform Q&A
This forum is dedicated to Board platform questions, generally applicable to all members.
Please select 'Yes' if a response answers your question to better identify possible resolutions.
-
Board call API using OAuth 2.0
Hi Community, I want to create a Board "Data Source" connector to Google Drive API using OAuth 2.0 authentication. I have created an id application on Google Dev/Cloud. But I am not sure about the Board Callback URL section. For now, I use url callback: https://my-domain-name/en/Callback.html. When I create a Data Source…
-
Adding Blank Rows that Mesh with Block Format
Hello! I'm working to enhance our current P&L report to improve vertical readability. I'm doing this by adding "Blank" members to the entity used in the by row configuration underneath key metric milestones (ex: Total Rev, Total COS, GP, etc.) No problems there; However, the formatting is clashing with block format since…
-
Example of the new @ProcedureId Substitution Formula
Hi, In Board 14.3 there is a new substitution formula called @ProcedureID. Can someone give an example of how we can use this new substitution formula? thanks RJ
-
Hidden cubes
Hi, Is there anyway I can unhide the cubes for development? I saw some cubes already set up as hidden in DB, not used anywhere, and I want to utilize those cubes. I looked but could not find where I can unhide those cubes. Thank you for your time reading this.
-
Session automatically expires after 15 minutes
Hello everyone, after upgrading to Board 14.3.0.0 (we have an on-premise IIS instance), we're encountering an unexpected session expiry after 15 minutes, even without user inactivity. Is this a known issue in the latest version? We faced a similar problem with v14.1, which was resolved by upgrading to v14.2.1. We haven't…
-
Add new entity worked but disappeared in layout editor
Hi guys, I have found some bugs in Board. So when I tried to create a new entity as usual it's worked and displayed in entity list, but I can't find it in Layout Editor without dragging any cubes inside to the data block first. Can you help me why it is happened?
-
Dynamic Selection on a Layout
Hello everybody, I'm using Board 14.1 and I have a question concerning the dynamic selection. I have 2 flex grid in 2 tabs on my screen and I would like to make a dynamic selection on these 2 flex grid. A dynamic selection on the screen is not an option because the dynamic selection for the 2 flex grid is different. Thank…
-
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…
-
License Management
Hi Everybody. I need some help. I was updating the roles and licenses in the subscription hub and, in doing so, I assigned the role "User" where there was the Developer one. As a consequence, I lost the visibility as Developer since no developer license was assigned anymore. I cannot change and access to the subscription…
-
Algorithms
Hi, is there a possibility / syntax to refer a algorithm block (using the formula “rt(x)” or “dt(x)”) to only one or more certain columns and not to every(!) column of the entity that is set in the column axis? Can somehow specific entity members be adressed? I want to achieve that there are different color alerts for…
-
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…
-
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?
-
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.
-
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?
-
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…
-
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…
-
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,…
-
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.
-
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…
-
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.
