Platform Q&A
This forum is dedicated to Board platform questions, generally applicable to all members.
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Layout in Excel Addin
Hello, Can we disable the layout in Excel Add in in order for the user not to modify it. does it have any impact if the user changes the layout on the excel. Thanks
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Sap Analytic Cloud data import suggestion
hi, client migrated old bw database into a new sac platform. wondering if is possible in board14 to read data from SAC using other interface instead of the old theobald sap connector. any similar experience/suggestion to share? API? thanks
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Week display in Gantt Chart
Hi, i am worling with a Gantt Chart and i was wondering why the weeks in the columns are displayed like 11/03 - 17/03 and next week like 18/03 - 24/03 in 2025 meaning always from tuesday to monday. How can i change this that it shows monday to sunday like 10/03 - 16/03? Is there a kind of setting? Kind Regards
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Unhandled Error Message
Hello everyone, I have a SQL data reader(SQL-DR) that Runs with no issues. However, when I want to Edit the SQL-DR, board returns this error message. An unhandled error occurred (cod_ref: 1736282661225) I have done some troubleshooting but issue persist. This link took me to similar issues from previous years. My error…
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Excel Addin
Hello, Im usingthe Excel Add in feature to create layout. However, how do we flatten the layout. In board we have the option, but in excel add in , is there any work around please. Also is there any security option on the excel add in to prevent the user from changing the layout? Thank you Rgds
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Cannot insert Member - Time Entities
Hi everyone, happy new year. Can i ask why i am not able to insert members to an additional time entity> thanks maik
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Entity Creation best practice
Hello Team, We are faced with an issue whereby we have multiple entities in a hierarchy. Now the screen using these entities will not load unless we restrict data from the higher level entity to one selection only. Meaning by default the screen is set to one Brand for example. What is the best practice when creating…
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Total in flex grid
Is there a way to add a total or grand total row in flex grid? I have been tryin to add a total row but unable to see any such option
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Why am I unable to create a capsule and folder in the UI?
Somewhere along the way some security setting must have changed, but I am no longer able to create a folder or capsule from the UI or transport new folders or capsule from non-prod environments. It's strange, I'm able to add capsules/folders in our non-prod environment just not in production. I've checked all the role,…
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Trigger a pipeline in Azure datafactory from a Board Procedure
Dear, I want to create a procedure in board which will trigger a pipeline in my azure datafactory. The pipeline in adf will trigger an extraction to the datawarehouse which will ingested by board. Has this ever been done is this possible? What steps should be carried out? Best regards, Mirko
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Strange parts of my construction at Level 300
The numbers on the screen I constructed are incorrect. The values of PY Actual and CY on the Sales Planning Screen are the same. Which part of the structure or operation do you think is causing this? The dynamic year selection for SET Lock Planning and SET Unlock Planning, which are DM Procedures, is not working…
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Data blocks heading to show up as Categories?
Hi there - this seems it should be very simple in my mind, but I can't figure out how to make it work. I want to have data block headings to show up as bar's titles in X categories: In the screenshot, you can see Jun.24 in X axis as having month entity set as category. I don't even need a month label; the entire screen is…
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Three questions before a possible new project
Good morning, for a possible project I have a few questions in advance as to whether it can even be implemented with Board. Is it possible to add a signature field to the board, for example is signed digitally with a Signpad? Can you list the directory contents of a network drive and then display the PDFs in it in Board?…
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Is it possible to put a variable in a URL on the label action "Go to Url"
Hi, I would like to know if it's possible to put a variable of an entity in an URL when performing the action "Go to URL" on a label. Example : we have the entity "Index" and we want to add the code of this entity at the end of an URL; The screen is filtered by one "Index". Regards
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Lock data entry row total cell only
Hi BOARD team, I had a data entry table as following. Can I lock data entry for the row total only (allow data entry at the detailed level, but not the total)? Can I add a validation based on the TOTAL? When user make data entry at detailed level, the total must be added to 1, otherwise system pop up an alert and does not…
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Suggested value in smart import
The smart import gives functionality to use suggested values. But these suggested values don’t work when I download and upload the template. As a result if I enter any data that is not in suggested value it still gets accepted. Kindly advice how can I resolve this issue.
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message : "The requested database is currently being modified by another user"
Hello, I am experiencing an issue with my database on Board, and I would appreciate your guidance. The database I am using is well-structured and has been functioning as expected. Recently, I added a "Quarter" dimension to the data model. However, since making this change, I am unable to access or edit screens that rely on…
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Sourcecode Control?
In traditional programming environments, sourcecode control is the ability to track all configuration items and code contributing to the application. Does BOARD have some way of interacting with sourcecode control? I understand it's more of a graphical development environment, but I know many formats are supported by…
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cube visibility / grant cubes
Dear Team, Currently exploring the cube visibility / grant cubes at link below Cube visibility i have some difficulty understanding the grant cubes and how they are used and when they should be used. Do we need to create grant cubes and how many do we need to create and based on what. The link also speaks of an…
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How to remove/hide lock symbol from totals
I have locked row totals of the cube and now I am getting lock symbol beside down totals as well as row totals. This is working as expected. Is there any way to hide/remove lock symbol from totals.
