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Introduction

A time series list is a list building block that can be used for the X axis of charts that show/compare periods. Since most reports use a chart with time series, this parameter type occurs on most reports. The parameter ´time series list´ is considered as an advanced parameter because it normally it can be left to default. Typical examples for a time ´time series list´ are:

  • Last 6 months (dynamic list based on @@CUR, @@CUR-1, etc.)
  • Last 12 months
  • Current year (Fixed list with members like Jan, Feb, etc.)

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Most used dimensions for a ´time series list´ are Period and Year, but also dimensions like scenario and view can be used in a ´time series list´.

Example:

 

List Attributes

Basic Attributes

List Attribute

DescriptionAvailable Values

Default

Description

Empty

No

Empty lines will not be visible, if you set this attribute to yes.

Visible

Yes

By setting this attribute to no, the period will be hidden. Hiding a period can be useful when used as a calculation step in a formula.

Custom Description

Empty

The custom description overrides the default generated name. You can use either a fixed text or a Dynamic Label Expression

Formula

Empty

By specifying a formula this period will be calculated.

Order

Max + 1

Use the order attribute to reorder the time series.

OrderUse the order attribute to reorder the rows.1, 2, 3...Max + 1
Item LabelThe default name of the item is displayed.n/an/a
PeriodThe period that is assigned to the item labelCurrent, Future, Previous periods, variables..n/a
DrillBy assigning a drill list to a row, a drill icon will appear in front of the line in the report. This drill list allows the end-user to drill to that list. If a dimension member of an item is a parent in the dimension hierarchy then the end user can also assign a dynamic drill to an item instead of another list.Empty, PopulatedEmpty
FormulaBy specifying a formula this line will be calculated.Empty, PopulatedEmpty
Parent ItemOnly relevant for Lists used in POV and in Value Tree List.Empty, PopulatedEmpty

Format

The format attribute will specify the look and feel of the row. This format is not applied to the header of the row, but only to its values.

Default, Default_bold, Default_left, ...Default

Header

The header format, defines how the row header should be formatted. The available values are identical with the ones used by the "Format" attribute, but applied only on the row header.

Default, Default_bold, Default Highlighted Header, ...Default Format
Insert Data LabelUse this filed to determine whether the item value will be displayedYes/No No
WidthDetermines the width of a cloumnEmpty, PopulatedEmpty
Item TypeDisplayes the Type of the ItemLabel Only, Data, CommantData

Reverse Sign

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

No, YesNo
Visible Yes/NoYes

Suppress Value

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

None, SuppressNoData, SuppressZeros,

SuppressNoDataAndZeros

None

Suppress Variance

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

SuppressNoBaseOrReference,

Suppress, NoSuppress, SuppressNoBase,

SuppressNoReference

SuppressNoBaseOrReference
Redirect ReportUse this field to select an existing report that will be available through a hyperlink.Empty, PopulatedEmpty