Report Menu - Analysis
The Analysis Menu allows you to control which data is displayed in a report and how it is analyzed.
While the Structure Menu determines the layout of the report, the Analysis Menu controls the datasets, columns, periods, and other analysis settings.
The Analysis Menu is located at the top of the report.
Overview of the Analysis Menu
The image above shows the Analysis Menu. The main functions are numbered and explained below.
1. Refresh
Reloads the report from the database while keeping the current settings.
Use this option when:
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Figures have been updated.
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Settings have been changed.
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The report needs to be refreshed.
2. Reset Settings
Restores the report to its default settings.
This includes:
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Restoring the default Dataset.
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Removing additional columns.
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Resetting filters and other settings.
3. Save As
Saves the current report configuration as a new report.
4. Open in Excel / Link Excelview
Open in Excel opens the current report in Microsoft Excel.
Link Excelview links the report to an existing Excelview.
5. Category Colors
Changes the color scheme used for categories within the report.
6. Additional Groups
Add extra groups or calculated columns to the report.
For example, you can:
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Calculate variances.
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Display totals.
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Show percentages.
7. Dimension
Break down the report by a specific dimension, such as:
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Cost Center
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Project
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Product
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Relation
8. Columns
Choose how the report data is displayed.
Columns can be organized by:
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Period
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Dimension
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Entity
9. Periods
Select the accounting periods or months to display in the report.
You can select one or multiple periods.
10. Cost Center
Filter the report by one or more cost centers.
Depending on the report, another dimension may be available instead, such as Project or Relation.
11. Entity
Select which cases you want to include in the filter.
The available options may vary depending on the report type and the selected Dataset. Some functions may be unavailable, while additional options may be displayed.