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Introduction

A time series list is

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a list building block

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 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:

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List Attributes

Basic Attributes

List Attribute

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.