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manage what SVG maps show
Hi, i was able to make the svg map running. But now I am confused because I dont know how to mange what it shows in the screen. It shows things like alarm Color and so on. How can I define what I want to show? Thank you
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February CommunityCast and Monthly Mission
💗 Welcome back to February's Monthly Mission. January was a content-packed month with the Community blog publishing a number of posts covering a range of topics. We've also implemented several user experience updates that you can learn about in the video below, and geared up for February's launch of the new Idea Exchange…
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Override security when displaying data in a bar graph
Hello, Is there a different way of overriding security other than the "Refer to"? We are trying to display all Business Units in a bar graph which means we need to override the security for all users. This allows them to compare their values to other Business units. Using "Refer to" to show all BUs in a bar graph means…
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sql data reader step is not working in procedure whereas it is running manually
There are bunch of data readers which i have ported along with some cubes and procedures , so everything is fine except the calling sql data reader step in procedure , it is throwing an error and going to error group whereas manually it is running perfectly, can any body help with this. please find the error from the logs.
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Cloning at Training Environment
Hello, I’d like to ask whether it is possible to clone a data model and capsule across different user training environments. The main goal is to ensure that conditions are consistent between User 1 and other participants during each training session. This would help us standardize the environment and avoid discrepancies in…
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Board 14.5 - Flex grid Code + Description concatenation
Notice that in Dataview, and everywhere else, the concatenation of Code and Description is separated by just a blank space. But in the flexgrid, it uses a hyphen. Can this be fixed in a patch? It makes things cumbersome when you're trying to compare things in an Excel export, you have to manipulate the data to do proper…
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Foresight Best Practices – Wave 2 Now Live!
We’re excited to share the next wave of Foresight Best Practices in the Community, featuring 10 new best practices. ➡️This second set of articles continues to expand on practical guidance for working effectively in Board Foresight. While the first wave focused on core modeling and data fundamentals, this new group rounds…
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How to address common challenges in developing Board presentations
1. Abstract Board Presentations enable users to transform governed reports and dashboards into interactive, shareable slide decks within the Board environment. While the feature provides flexibility and real-time data interaction, users may encounter practical challenges during creation, maintenance, and distribution.…
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Cannot reconfigure the Board 14 Mailer service under IIS
Hello, I have a Board on-premise instance (V14.4) running on a Azure virtual machine (operating system: Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Datacenter) using Microsoft IIS. The server is running well (thanks these instructions https://community.board.com/discussion/17975/how-to-setup-microsoft-iis-with-board-14-web-server ) and…
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Table of Contents: Board Foresight and Signals
Board Foresight and Signals The Insight Loop – October 2025, an Economist Roundtable Board Unveils New Foresight and Signals Products Missed the presentation of Board Foresight and Board Signals? Or still have questions? Board Foresight and Board Signals: Here are the Answers to your Questions! U.S. Stagflation and the…
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Table of Contents: Community, Academy, Advocacy
Community ❓️Did you Know? Build Along with Board: Turning Guides Into Guided Walkthroughs Recordings & Replays at Your Fingertip Community Your Way: Notification Preferences Find It Faster: Content Tags Power Your Search in the Board Community 📢Customer Success Spotlight Strengthening Long-Term Success with Board ✅Monthly…
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Table of Contents: Build Along with Board
Build Along with Board How to use advanced SQL statements to Bulk Insert in SQL table How to use Nexel to select custom time periods How to set up a 4-4-5 calendar Auto Max Item Number How to Edit the Max Item Number How to ensure correct rule behavior when using entity sorting
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Table of Contents: Releases
Releases Webinar: From Planning Cycles to Continuous Planning: Delivering Finance Transformation with Board Agents UPDATED: Board 14 release - a new 14.1 patch update is here! Celebrate the Board 14 Release with a Fun Competition Board 14.3 is here!
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Location of the log file when the new entity members added in On-Prem
Hi, Can anyone help me to find the log file that contains the timestamp of the new entity member added in On-prem. Please provide me the exact file name and path of that file. Thank you for your help
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Verify Expected Sign of Indicators Before Running Predict
1. Abstract Ensuring that each explanatory indicator has the correct expected sign before running Predict prevents mis-specified relationships and unnecessary reruns. Confirming sign direction improves model validity, interpretability, and efficiency. 2. Context Apply this best practice during Predict configuration, after…
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Test Scenario Sensitivity One Driver at a Time
1. Abstract Adjusting multiple assumptions simultaneously can obscure the true impact of individual drivers. Testing scenario sensitivity one variable at a time clarifies causal relationships and improves the credibility of scenario analysis. 2. Context Apply this best practice when building or reviewing scenario analyses…
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Limit the Number of Explanatory Variables to Preserve Interpretability
1. Abstract Including too many explanatory variables in a model can reduce clarity, increase instability, and weaken long-term performance. Thoughtfully limiting variables helps preserve interpretability, strengthen generalization, and improve stakeholder trust. 2. Context Apply this best practice when configuring Predict,…
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Validate Data Definitions Before Analysis
1. Abstract Before analyzing or modeling any dataset, confirm that its definition, calculation method, and source have remained consistent over time. Definition changes can introduce artificial structural breaks that distort correlations, weaken forecasts, and reduce analytical credibility. 2. Context Apply this best…
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Re-Run Seasonal Profiles After Major Data Restatements
1. Abstract Significant historical data restatements can invalidate previously calculated seasonal profiles. Re-running seasonal profiles after major revisions ensures that seasonal adjustments continue to reflect the true recurring patterns in the data. 2. Context Apply this best practice whenever a data source undergoes…
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Monitor Residual Drift Over Time
1. Abstract Residuals reveal how well a model explains observed data. Monitoring residual drift over time helps detect emerging structural change, missing drivers, or weakening relationships before forecast performance deteriorates. 2. Context Apply this best practice during periodic model reviews, particularly for models…
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Apply Seasonal Adjustments Consistently Across the Workbench
1. Abstract Consistent seasonal treatment across all indicators in a Workbench ensures meaningful comparisons and prevents misleading correlations caused by mixing adjusted and non-adjusted series. Applying seasonal adjustments intentionally and uniformly strengthens both exploratory analysis and downstream modeling. 2.…
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Ensure Explanatory Indicators Span the Full Analysis Period
1. Abstract All explanatory indicators included in a Workbench should cover the full selected analysis window. Ensuring consistent time coverage prevents unintended truncation of the training period and preserves the statistical strength and interpretability of results. 2. Context Apply this best practice after setting the…
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Set an Appropriate Start Date for Your Workbench
1. Abstract Selecting the appropriate historical start date ensures that analysis reflects relevant business conditions while preserving sufficient statistical depth. A well-chosen time window improves the interpretability, stability, and credibility of insights generated in Discover and Predict. 2. Context Apply this best…
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Smooth Volatile Indicators Before Modeling
1. Abstract Highly volatile indicators can obscure meaningful patterns and weaken correlation quality. Applying appropriate smoothing techniques helps stabilize signals and ensures analysis reflects underlying trends rather than short-term noise. 2. Context Use this best practice when using sentiment surveys,…
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Enabling Dataset download to a file for User
Hey Everyone, Has anyone ever enabled a user to download a dataset to their system/PC? They are on a cloud instance of Board, and the data is coming from one specific cube, but the extract procedure places it in the shared drive, and I can't use the extract from data view because the cube has too many entities. Would…
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Capsule permissions
In the Ressources i found the Documantation for the Folder Securities, but how can i manage the access to Capsules on the Top Level? We have some capsules on the same level as Folders… but in the security section i can only select Folders:
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Drill Down layout configuration.
Dear Peers, I hope you all are well. I am working on the Board 14.5 bugs right now. I want to configure the layout which opens when I drill down on a column in data view. There are multiple entities in Axes, I want to make it flatten group to make the view easy to work with. Please help as I am unable to find this option.…
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Dynamic Header on Dataview
My client using Board 14.2. Is there any possibility to do some Dynamic Header on Data view. Such as, if cube a<30,"XXX","YYY". I tried to put the formula on Header, but the visibility of the Header on Play Mode still the formula itself.
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Build Along with Board: Turning Guides Into Guided Walkthroughs
If you’re looking for reliable, actionable guidance in the Board Community, Best Practices and How-to Guides are the place to start. Whether a guide is created or curated, it’s always reviewed and validated by Board’s internal Center of Excellence—so you can trust what you’re applying in your own work. This year, we’re…
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Funcitionality Board Add IN
Hello, I have a question regarding the office add-In for excel. I tried to recreate a report in excel. In the screen selection, the entities "Kostenträger" and "Sachkonten" are already excluded in BOARD. However, when I exclude "Kostenträger" via the sheet selection in the add‑in, I’m not able to exclude any additional…