Platform Q&A
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Transfer data from Board to SAP BW
Hello I need to send some data from a Board db to SAP BW now we're implementing this through a flat files extraction (layout export) and consequent upload to BW. Is there any other (more direct and efficient) way? SAP Connector allows write-back? thanks
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Drilldown then export to Excel - how to work backwards?
When you drilldown on Board, then export to Excel, how do you restrospectively found out what you drilled down on? Effectively, the layout is filtered but the filter does not appear on the Sheet Selection, Workbook Selection, or Selection tab on the Layout. If you copy the layout back to Board, the hidden filter is stillā¦
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Copy Favorites from one server to another
Hi, we are updating our version and want to upgrade our server in the same step. What I would like to do, is to copy all settings (like favorites, presentations etc.), that the users have setup for themselves, to the new server. The users should basically not notice, that we have changed anything (except newer design, newā¦
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What is an efficient way to calculate rolling average in a data flow?
Hi experts, I am reaching out to seek opinion on the most efficient way to calculate a rolling average based on current and prior months values in a data flow. Curious to know if using the time function period offset -1, -2, -3 etc. can be the only way to calculate this or if peope have found other ways that are maybe moreā¦
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What is the impact of switching a user from User(password) to User(Windows/LDAP/SAML) ?
Dear all, I'm wondering if any of you already has an experience with this kind of operation: Currently I have around 40% of my users which belong to a newly acquired company, where the Active Directory infrastructure is not merged with ours yet. To create them without waiting I had to create a specific password:ā¦
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Google Analytics in Board
Hi all, We are bringing into Board some very basic Google Analytics data via the Data Pipeline and SQL (Visit, Bounce, Transactions etc) just wondered if anybody else is bringing in GA data? Which prompts a couple of questions; * Are you doing the same way? * If yes, are you bringing in richer data than above and what doesā¦
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Alerts in DataView - Not available in vertical Alignment
Hi together, I have created a DataView and wanted do display an alert on the numbers. If the Block orientation is set to vertical, it does not show the alarm. Only if set to horizontalā¦ WHY?!
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Collect and invite marketing data
We need a way to collect data from different platforms to load into Board. Fivetran would be a good option, but there is no Board Connector. Mainly it is about marketing data. What do we pay for advertising for etc? Does anyone have experience on this. An alternative would also be helpful.
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Extract cube/file to local path
The question below relate to a cloud installation of Board (v 12.4) Is it possible with a procedure (Extract cube) to write the file to a path locally on the user's computer. Shouldn't write the file to Azure Storage.
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Extract layout excel from drill down in Board 10.7 local and web
In local, I am able to drill down and extract the layout via Excel. I am not able to do the same in the web. The layout from which I drill down consists of a cube (hide) and an algorithm within which there is an image that I click on to drill. Could you help me? Attached are three screenshots which may be useful. The firstā¦
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BEST PRATICES
Hi everyone, I wanted to put a question regarding the best practice that we follow with regard to masters (e.g., store master) or transaction files (e.g., sales file). E.g., 1) The date format for date code is YYYY for year, YYYYMM for year-month) & YYYYMMDD (year-month-day). 2) There should not be any breakage in linearā¦
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Repetitive DataFlows
Hello all, hope you are fine and doing well! I have following question: Can someone tell me how to easily adapt DataFlows with a similar configuration? Right now I have an entity with 100 items and I'd like to create a comparison cube with that entity (ACT,BUD,FC,PY). Each comparison has its own cube and I like to filterā¦
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Statistical functions NORMINV and NORMSDIST
Dear all, to implement a safety stock application on BOARD I need to use these functions related to normal distribution: NORMINV and NORMSDIST. I would kindly ask you: 1. Are these functions available only for Nexel and not for dataflow? 2. I was able to use NORMINV on Nexel but NORMSDIST does not work, is it supported? Iā¦
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Zero-Based Budgeting
Hi all, I was keen on reading about the topic "Zero-Based Budgeting". Can anyone help me with any study materials or maybe the link to the webinar we had recently? Following is the link, for ref: A New Age of Zero-Based Budgeting (Thursday, Feb 25 2021) | Board Warm Regards Farifta Sanam Bora Business Consultant Simbusā¦
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Refresh selection in Board Add-in funcionality
Hello everyone, I'm using v.10.5.0 and I've come across the following problem: I have a layout in the client, with some selectors. I have exported the excel file, which I can connect to Board via Add-in. Then I have created a procedure which refreshes that excel, with "apply data selection" enabled (see image). But theā¦
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Excel drilldown issues
Good Morning Everyone Some of our users are experiencing a problem where they can refresh data from Board in Excel, however when they try and drill into it nothing happens. Have any of you experienced similar problems, and was there anything you could do to fix it? We're using Board 10.0.1 and Excel 2010. Many Thanksā¦
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Excel drilldown issues
Good Morning Everyone Some of our users are experiencing a problem where they can refresh data from Board in Excel, however when they try and drill into it nothing happens. Have any of you experienced similar problems, and was there anything you could do to fix it? We're using Board 10.0.1 and Excel 2010. Many Thanksā¦
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CONNECTION or CUBE to .csv stored in FILE SHARE drive
Dear all, Maybe some of you have met the same issue: i would like to create a connection or a ROLAP cube to a ".csv" file stored in Shared Storage drive (GUI = microsoft azure) provided with full cloud version of Board (currently using 10.6). I could use the Shared Storage with:* Data Reader to load data in a cube (usingā¦
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How to calculate Week to Date vs Week to Date LY
Dear Community, How do I accurately calculate Week-to-Date comparisons between current year and last year, for the current week? At the moment, I can only get it to compare current Week-to-Date to the full Week-to-Date previous year. This is incorrect. The question has been asked before but it has not been answered so I'mā¦
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Formatting of custom drill down layouts
Does anyone know how to format a custom drill down on Board web client (we are on 10.6). I.e. column widths, table styles, etc. It seems that you can only create and save a custom drill whilst drilling down from a Data View in Design mode and then editing the layout. But this provides no option to apply any additionalā¦
