Board 14

Data reader - new master data members got an arrow as a prefix
Hi everyone, I built a data reader that pulls master data from SAP and when I ran it last time new records got this prefix, either 1 or 2 arrows. Can anyone advice on how to fix this? Should I clear the entire entity and try again or do something else?
Dynamic Map Legend Based on KPI Range
Hi everyone, We're looking for a way to generate map legend ranges dynamically based on the actual KPI values displayed on a Board map. The KPI is a calculated metric used in the map. The goal is to determine the minimum and maximum KPI values across all displayed territories and automatically create 5 equal classes for…
How to display the unbalanced hierarchy in the collapsed view in the dataview?
Hello Board Team, A client has an Account entity set up as Unbalanced Hierarchy. They have a simple dataview with 1 block using a cube with actuals, and they want to display Account entity in rows in a collapsed view: e.g. to show "+ 1P SVOD line" by default, and when end-users click on it, 3 revenue sales lines show up,…
Dynawrite, the user clicks W, DOWNLOAD, the 'Oh no!' error appears
I am tired of seeing this bloke changing the lightbulb. Can anyone provide a solution? The user clicks the W, the pop up appears, they click DOWNLOAD. Next the 'Oh no' message appears. HORRIBLE WORKAROUND: In the pop up, click MORE. Deselect a Dynawrite object (but you don't know which one so you must do this several times…
Dynamic File Name based on Entity Member.
Hi Guys, I am exporting a layout to the server, and I need the output file name to be dynamic based on the selected entity member in the procedure. For example: If the Data Category is Entity and the selected member is Actuals, The generated file name should be: Actuals_Report.csv Could anyone guide me on how to achieve…
How to refer any particular cell or range of few cells irrespective of entity codes in nexel?
Hi Team, I am facing an issue with nexel function, I have table with two blocks with month as column Now i am trying to refer the 1st cell of the 1st block which means in Jan column to 1st cell of second block in the same way i need to sum of all 12 months and display it in 2nd cell of the 2nd block Now I can easily do…
Missing alignment of the legend in the cartesian chart
Hi Team, Initially, I have cartesian chart with single data block. Then the alignment is fine. Now due to requirement change I have to add another block despite it is hidden. The alignment of the names is not matching with the icons in the legend. Could anyone please help me to fix this issue. Thanks & Regards, Vanam Pavan…
Chart preview behaviour in layout editor
Hi everyone, We are observing a behavior in the layout editor where the automatic update does not take effect in the chart preview. This occurs when changes are made in the data block or under “Filter and Sort,” and can be reproduced in various configurations and screens. Is this behavior already known, or is there a…
Use Fabric as a Source for Board OnPrem 14
Hi to all, i want to use Fabric Tables and Views a a Source for Board OnPrem. Has someone successfully connected? How did you proceed? What did you use? SQL or API? Kind Regards
Is Row Number/Counter Possible in Export DataSet
i am trying to export a report and i want a row number, or else it would be helpful if i can insert the row number/counter values through data reader in etl
Roadmap Lvl 200, 300
Hi everyone, I’m currently getting started with Board and have already completed the B14 Academy trainings once. I was wondering if there is any official or recommended roadmap for B14 Level 200 (Parts 1–3) and Level 300 (Parts 1–2). My goal is to build a planning solution aligned with the training structure, and I’m…
Disable group alerts doesn't apply to dataview with multiple rows
Hello, i have a problem with the color alerts in a data view object. In the multiple entities by row options of the data view, disable group alerts is enabled, which to my understanding should disable the color alert in the group headers. But in my case it doesn't. In fact the disable group alerts option doesn't change…
Reason of error - Requested database is currently being modified by another user
Hi Team, I'm facing error while giving exclusion selection of an entity member from screen or from procedure. Although error is not coming on selecting member in inclusion mode. Please refer to attached screenshot. Error is given below:- Requested database is currently being modified by another user
B14 201: Board Training Environment Setup
I have a local host already created for me when I did my Level 100 training. Can I use my local host instead for the B14 201 data models e.g. capsules, etc? The local host is so much faster than the training instance
B14: 204 Timestamp not loading last upload date
I have set the procedures as per the instructions; however, the Last upload is still showing as NA. Kindly help
Need help with Report building, particularly Total By
Hi, I would like to ask for some tips about the best practices with regards to building an archive report. We have an archive cube with the following 6 entities: Month, Reporting Year, Version, Business Area, Currency, PnL. PnL is the biggest one with <200 members, all of the others are <20 members. I have a screen…
Is there a way to change the default path for files exported from Board?
Each file (pdf, excel) exported from Board go into a user's downloads folder. I would like to configure the export path to a different folder which I can then build trust center policies around. This would support our ops team that has to download dozens of reports during ME close and has to enable editing on all exported…
How to use "Export data view to file" function in to export data view layout on server.
Hi Guys, I am using "Export data view to file" to export the layout on server but getting error. Can you please help me to solve the issue.
Introduction to Board: Analysis and Reporting OnDemand
In Module 1 Quick Layout option is not available
SQL Data source connection issue On-Prem
Hi All, I'm trying create a new sql data source in board. so for that we have created a odbc and established the connection but when we try to browse the data from data reader it showing below error. can anyone help me to fix this issue. "ExecuteReader requires an open and available Connection. The current state is closed."
Bulk Insert Error
Hi Community, Does anyone have any clue about this error message which pops up when I'm running a Bulk Insert step on a procedure? Bulk insert to SQL Table Comments: Exception has been thrown by the target of an invocation. [CorrelationID: 5623b57f-c8f8-44a1-a6c2-bbaeb0bc0899] Does it depend on some functional feature of…
How can I download multiple zip files in one go?
We have a screen where the user can upload many zip files. They are stored in Board. We want to build a report where all or a selection of zip files can be easily downloaded in one go. Any ideas on how to do this? Is it possible to use FlexGrid to provide access to these uploaded zip files? Is there any way to provide the…
Feed Feature
We are trying to configure and implement the 'Feed' feature in Board 14. Is there a way that more than 1 person can amend the same piece of 'feed' content? So far separate people have been able to create content, but we cant work out how to amend the content of other admin users e.g. if they were on annual leave for a week
UserCreated.log file got replaced with and error file in on-prem version
Hi All, we are working on a requirement where we need UserCreated.log and UserRemoved.log files while loading these two files into two different cubes via two different data readers. we found an error [new item found] error by the data reader which is using for UserCreated.log files Due to this error, now our previous…

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