Deltek Acumen 8.5 Online Help

Using the Help Search
Using the Help Search
  • Phrase:Returns all topics that contain the exact phrase in the search criteria. Use quotation marks around the phrase.
    Ex."system administration"
  • And:Returns all topics that contain all the words in the search criteria, in any combination. Insert a plus sign between all words in the search criteria.
    Ex.system + administration
  • Or:Returns all topics with any combination of words in the search criteria. This is the default.
    Ex.system administration
For more information: Searching Online Help

Project Analysis Types

The Acumen engine analyses projects in three dimensions.

The table below summarizes each analysis type.

Analysis Type Summary Details
Ribbon Analysis Cross-ribbon comparison

The Ribbon Analyzer uses metric analysis by ribbon, enabling cross-ribbon comparisons to be drawn. The ribbon analyzer tells you which group of activities (Critical or Non-Critical) has missing logic.

Phase Analysis Cross-phase comparison

The Phase Analyzer uses metric analysis by phase, enabling cross-phase comparisons to be drawn. Trending can also be carried out.

Intersection Analysis Specific ribbon/phase analysis The Intersection Analyzer uses metric analysis for a specific ribbon/phase intersection, enabling pinpointing of project hot spots and problem areas.
Trend Analysis Specific project snapshots Metric analysis for multiple project snapshots across ribbons.

After an analysis has been run, you can view results through the three main analyzer windows:

  • Ribbon Analyzer
  • Phase Analyzer
  • Intersection Analyzer

These are used to report totals and numbers of exceptions to tripwire thresholds. Use the Activity Browser to drill down further to determine individual activities causing the tripwires to trigger.