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Training 303
On the training 303 there are steps to choose Select Version Status. But I cannot find that entity? any clue?
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How to version a hierarchy
1. Abstract Sometimes as well as holding the current state of a hierarchy, it might be necessary to also retain a history of not just entity values but relationships as well. 2. Context While it’s common to retain history of relationships in Board by breaking hierarchies into standalone entities and using matrices to track…
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How to map entities using text cubes
1. Abstract Users often need to configure mapping cubes across applications in Board to maintain one to one relationships to entities. However, when these entities contain a large number of members, manually selecting or updating mappings directly in the mapping cube becomes cumbersome and error-prone. This article…
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Use Entity in Algorithm - Entity showing the count of members not the value
Hello, How can I get the value of Custom A Entity so I can use it in my Algorithm? Currently, I am adding it as a data block in the layout but it's showing the total members not the value. The by row has 4 Entities - Reporting Unit, Custom A, Group Account, and Comment. I need Custom A for my algorithm but when I add it as…
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Board Impact Analysis: A Powerful Developer Tool
Author: Bart Scott, Board Developer at CFO Solutions LLC and Community Captain Board Impact Analysis is a very powerful tool that can be used to assess impacts of proposed changes as well as help in debugging, when used properly. There are two different areas you can utilize the Impact Analysis within Board. Only Developer…
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Clarification on “Max Item Number” when creating an Entity
Hello, I would like to ask for clarification regarding the Max Item Number option when creating a new entity. When the Max Item Number is set to Auto, what exactly does it mean? Does the entity accept an unlimited number of members? Or is there still a hidden system limit that we need to be aware of? I want to better…
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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?
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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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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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Entity Definition - Concatenation or not
1. Abstract In complex applications, we often face a situation where we have too many dimensions structuring the cubes. In such cases, it is necessary to evaluate the impacts on the usability of the application, and to measure the risks on the overall performance. In case of performance issues, one of the possible…
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Filter in Data layout
I have added a filter in data layout and the main value should be 1. Even though in 2 of the members of the entity (whose codes are used as filters) values are here but these members are not visible when in playmode but are visible in dataview when in design mode. Any resolution to this issue.
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Edit Max Item Number
Hello, I noticed that it is not always possible to edit the Max Item Number of an entity. In which cases the max item number is locked ? Is there a way to change this behaviour ? Thanks for your help. Ian
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Can you calculate with an entity?
Hi, you can display entities in a Dataview, but can you also calculate a new value with these entities in an algorithm, as you do with cube values? We want to multiply a cube value and an entity value within a Dataview. Is this possible in an algorithm? Kind regards
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Configuring Entity Selections to Apply Only to Charts, Not Data View Grid
Hello Team, I have a page with entity selectors, corresponding charts, and a data view. However, I need these selections to apply only to the charts, not to the data view grid. In other words, they should not sync with the grid. How can I implement this?
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Best practice data import and update CSV
Hello, I'm new to the board world and am having a bit of a hard time finding the right way to import weekly updated data from a .csv file. What would be the correct/best procedure to import the data and update it weekly. I'm really missing the common thread, where should I start? First create the entities or cubes or data…
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Dynamic Data View Block Headings?
Hi, I would like to ask everyone: what options do we have when we wish for dynamic headers in our data views? My client is still in Board12, but we have a Board14 upgrade planned for the near future. Specific issue: the client would like to have a report that has dynamic headers with regards to months and versions. There…
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How to calculate % of current month using Days cube
Hi Board Team, I would like to calculate how many percent is passed for the current month. Basically, use today's date divides no.of.days in the current month. For example, today is 9th Oct. I would like to achieve the calculation of 9 divides 31, which is 29%. Can I use BOARD default time entity Day and Month to achieve…