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Introduction

A columns list is a list building block that  that can be used to define the columns for formatted statements like like Multi Column reports reports. This list allows you to format the columns exactly the way you want.

Note: Column formats override row formats. For example: your row is formatted to use scale:thousands and the column is formatted to use scale:percentage, the cell where the row and column cross will be formatted as percentage.

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Depending on the list dimension chosen for a specific list, the first column(s) will be the dimension(s) which is chosen for each item. In the example above, that is the Account dimension.

List Attributes

In this List of attributes the basic and advanced attributes are listed. Additionally, if any values are available for the attribute, a direct link to an example on how this value affects the preview of the report is listed. 

Basic Attributes

List Attribute

Description

 Default

Description

Empty

No

By setting this attribute to yes, the column will be shown as empty. This means that no data will be queried and only the label/custom description will be showed.

 No

Visible

Yes

By setting this attribute to no, the column will be hidden. Hiding a column can be useful for a calculation step in a formula.

 Yes

Custom Description

Empty

The custom description overrides the default generated column header. You can use either a fixed text or a Dynamic Label Expression. Use the <BR> tag for a line break.

Formula
 Empty

Formula

By specifying a formula this column will be calculated.

 
Format
Empty
Default

Format

The /wiki/spaces/CXO/pages/2806776298 will be specify the look and feel of the column.

 Default Format

Width

0

The width defines the column width in pixels. If you want to leave the sizing to to the report specify 0.

 Empty

Order

Max + 1

Use the order attribute to reorder the columns.

 Max + 1

Advanced Attributes

List Attribute

Default

Description

Header Format

Default Format

The header /wiki/spaces/CXO/pages/2806776298, defines how the column header should be formatted.

Reverse Valuation

No

When this attribute is set to yes, the Valuation will be reversed. This means negative becomes positive and the other way around. Changing the valuation will influence the variance coloring.

Reverse Sign

No

When this attribute is set to yes, the sign will be flipped.

Suppress Value

None

This value sets automatic column suppressing, click on the type to see the suppressing options.

Variance Threshold

Empty

Threshold value for the Variance (e.g., Actual vs. Budget). If the Variance is less than this Threshold, then a neutral variance color is used (Orange). Otherwise Red (indicating an unfavorable variance) or Green (favorable variance) is used. Use e.g. -200;300 for an absolute threshold or -10%;20% for a relative threshold.

Suppress Variance

SuppressNoBaseOrReference

Allows you to set the conditions for not suppressing the Variance, by using a pick list

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