Metrics Tab Forms and Commands

Use the various forms to create or edit metrics, calculated fields, and variables. Each metric form includes metric libraries, variables, and tripwire thresholds.

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  • Metrics Library Pane
    Acumen uses libraries of metrics to analyze projects. Standard metric libraries pertaining to schedule quality, cost, project performance, risk exposure, earned value, and more are included within the tool.
  • Metrics Form
    Use this form to add, edit, or view schedule-related metrics.
  • Variables Form
    The purpose of this form is to create workbook variables that you can use as part of a metric formula. The Variables pane on the left side of the window lists all available variables. You can click on a variable to view and edit it or you can create a new variable.
  • Project Variables Form
    Project Variables allow you to store values that change for each snapshot of a project, and use them in metrics. These variables exist at the workbook level but the individual values can be set at the project level.
  • Calculated Fields Form
    The purpose of calculated fields is to roll values up or down from one level (activity, work package, control account) to another.
  • Control Account Metrics Form
    Control account metrics are used on the data that comes from Cobra. They have additional capabilities over and above standard metrics. For example, the inclusions are different and they have a secondary tripwire formula.
  • Work Package Metrics Form
    Work package metrics are used on the data that comes from Cobra. They have additional capabilities over and above standard metrics. For example, the inclusions are different and they have a secondary tripwire formula.
  • Ribbon Commands on the Metrics Tab
    Use the ribbon commands to perform such tasks as set tripwire thresholds, select functions, and create new metrics.
Parent Topic: Metrics Tab