Data Modeling
Discussion List
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Logfile for Data loading in cube
Hi Team, could you please help me to find which log file has the details of data load happen in a a cube against on a selection of one its dimension. Thank you for your support.
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Field Notes: Practical Tips From Professional Services
Featuring: Eric Laurin is a Principal Solution Architect and Community Captain In Professional Services, new challenges often uncover practical lessons that can benefit the broader Board Community. The Board Platform offers many powerful capabilities, but some helpful options may not be immediately obvious. In this edition…
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Field Notes: Why Data Readiness Matters More Than Ever
Featuring: Rob Mole is a Board Senior Consultant - Retail and Community Captain Having been involved in many software implementations and Board deliveries there is one lesson that is becoming increasingly important with the ongoing interest and growing focus on AI as an asset to a business. The foundation of a successful…
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All saved changes are gone in my board instance
Hi, on Friday I was almost through the "Introduction to Data Modeling OnDemand" course but today when I wanted to start finishing it I need to restart from scratch. Nothing was saved at all. I just have one week left (until 09/24/2026).
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Missing File Data Reader
Hi Everyone, I have the following issues with the replacement of Level 200 Introduction to Data Modeling OnDemand: I cannot find the relevant files to populate the entities (like Working Hours) Regarding the file, I’m referring to the CSV file that will be used to populate the Cube Working Hours. I’m trying to configure…
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303 planning expansion forecast: SET - Lock Planning Data Model Procedure
The screenshot referenced on these steps (for SET Lock Planning data model) do not match the instructions. The screenshot references a different data model procedure (Set Lock Budget)
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306 Indirect Cost Planning And Allocation
The steps written on the page do not match the screenshots. This is one of many that I have caught between B300 Part 1 and 2: what is written is only to configure Step @2: Deny Cells editing where. However. Why do I see GRANT CELLS are enabled and two more cubes under DENY CELL. It is very confusing and hard to follow.
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303 Planning expansion: Forecast: Functional test of the solution
I am unable to get past these set of questions. I have tried troubleshooting my data set. Double checking all the steps I created, and my cubes, entities, procedures, screens and data view layouts according to your instructions but my numbers are just not consistent with what are being shown on the test. The issue is the…
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B302: Global Expansion of actuals and Reporting: Board Validation screen not populating data
I am on Board 12. following steps as listed here but there are no data. Please see my data view layouts and cube dimensions below:
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Integrating Board with Databricks
1. Abstract This guide explains how to integrate the Board platform with Databricks across different deployment scenarios. It focuses on two primary connectivity approaches: JDBC-based integration via Hybrid data pipeline for Board Cloud environments, and ODBC-based integration for Board On-Premises installations. The…
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Advice needed on how to manage 2 reporting periods in a Board application
Hi everyone, We have the following situation. Our client has multiple companies, 2 companies have the reporting period from February until January, and the 3rd company has a regular reporting period, from January until December. Currently, we set up 2 Timelines (entity called Cluster Timeline) and it appears in the master…
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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?
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How to Implement Dynamic Image Management
1. Abstract Board Image Cubes provide an intuitive and user-friendly way to upload and preview images within an application. However, storing image binaries permanently inside the Board data model is not recommended for medium and large implementations because it increases application size, impacts backup and deployment…
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Cube Extract Error
Hi Anyone an idea what that means or where i could look up error codes? The procedure failed while executing: 2. Extract cube Comments: Object reference not set to an instance of an object. [CorrelationID: 9b8f6632-92c7-4c03-bfb0-73f4b7d1663e]
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B14 Level 200: Environment Issues
Hi Everyone, I have the following issues with B14 Level 200: 1)I cannot find the relevant files to populate the entities (like Porduct, Material, etc…) 2)I cannot access Admin Portal (I get the errore PAGE NOT FOUND) Can anyone help please? Bests Gianluca
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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…
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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
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Global user meta variables not working in new data model security
Hi everyone, I'm currently facing an issue with Data Model Security in Board and would appreciate some help. I created a new Data Model and I want the security behavior to work exactly like in one of my existing models. In my existing model, data visibility is restricted successfully based on global User Meta variables. In…
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Board 12 to Board 14 Data Model Migration – Best Practices & Feedback
Hello Team, We currently have a data model that was originally created in Board 12 and is now running on Board 14. If we create a new data model directly in Board 14 and then restore the existing data model into it, do you see any potential risks, compatibility issues, or unexpected side effects? Personally, I do not…
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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
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Procedure getting stuck at a particular SQL Data reader step
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Create a ytd calculation in board
Hi, i want to ask what is the best approach to create a YTD calculation from my cube? I already have the Cube but it still calculates per monthly.
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Level 300 Module 306 Functional Test 2
Hi, I’m currently facing an issue with Level 300 – Module 306 Functional Test 2. I have completed and verified all the requirements; however, the system is still not accepting my results. Could someone please assist me in identifying what might be going wrong? Thank you for your support.
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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."
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