Value Tree List

Introduction

A Value Tree List list is a list building block that can be used for value tree statements. This type of list contains attributes for positioning of the blocks and is used for Value Tree Reports.

CONTENT

Example:


List Attributes

Basic Attributes

List Attribute

Description

Available Values

Default

Empty

Empty tree members are not shown on the value tree.

No, Yes

No

Visible

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

Yes, No

Yes

Custom Description

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

Empty, Populated

Empty

Formula

By specifying a formula this tree member will be calculated.

Empty, Populated

Empty

Format

The format will specify the look and feel of the tree member.

Default, Default_bold, Default_left, ...

Default Format

X Coordinate

The X coordinate defines the position of the tree member on the X Axis, see screenshot for the X positions.

0, 1, 2, 3, ...

0

Y Coordinate

The Y coordinate defines the position of the tree member on the Y Axis, see screenshot for the Y positions.

0, 1, 2, 3, ...

0

Unary Operator

The unary operator defines the symbol (See screenshot) in front of each tree member.

+, -, /, *

+

Parent Item

Select a list item so that the tree member will be connected with a line to the parent tree member.

Empty, Populated

Empty

Order

Use the order attribute to reorder the rows.1, 2, 3, ...

Max + 1

Advanced Attributes

List Attribute

DescriptionAvailable Values

Default

Header Format

The format will specify the look and feel of the tree member header.

Default, Default_bold, Default_left, ...

Default Format

Reverse Valuation

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.

No, Yes

No

Reverse Sign

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

No, Yes

No

Variance Threshold

Threshold value for the Variance (e.g., Actual vs. Budget). If the Variance is less than the 1st threshold value, then Red (indicating an unfavorable variance) is used. If the Variance is greater than the 2nd threshold value, then Green (favorable variance) is used. And if Variance is between the 2 threshold values, Orange (neutral variance) is used. Use, for example, -200;300 for absolute thresholds or -10%;20% for relative thresholds.

Empty, Populated

Empty

Redirect Report Name

Use this field to select an existing report that will be available through a hyperlink.Empty, Populated

Empty

Note: When you redirect to a report of type Multi-Column and that report has the same Value Tree List as an Item Selector, the Multi-Column report will automatically select the tree member where it was redirected from.