Types of Acumen Fields and Variables
When creating metric formulas, you can reference several types of fields.
- Activity fields
- Project fields
- Workbook fields
- Dynamic fields
- Calculated fields
- Project variables
- Control account and work package fields (if you have loaded Cobra cost data)
- Work Authorization Document (WAD) fields (if you have loaded cost and WAD data)
- Related Topics:
- Activity Fields on the Metrics Tab
Activity fields are the most commonly used type of field in an Acumen metric formula. - Calculated Fields on the Metrics Tab
Calculated fields allow you to evaluate a standard part of a formula for reuse in metrics, either at the same level at which they are defined (activity, work package, control account), or to roll values up or down from one level to another. - Control Account/Work Package Fields on the Metrics Tab
A control account is also known as a cost account (CA). It is a management control point at which actual costs can be accumulated and compared to budgeted cost of work performed. - Dynamic Fields on the Metrics Tab
Dynamic fields have different values depending on the context in which they are being used. - Project Fields on the Metrics Tab
Some project level fields get automatically imported during a project import. These fields are automatically exposed and can be used within metric formulas. - Project Variables on the Metrics Tab
Project variables are defined without a value on the metrics tab. The value comes from each project or snapshot. - Special Metrics Fields
This topic lists special fields that are available to use in metric filters. - Work Authorization Document (WAD) Fields on the Metrics Tab
The Work Authorization Document (WAD) is a formal document identifying scope of work and budget at a control account level. - Workbook Fields on the Metrics Tab
Workbook fields are summated values that are calculated at the workbook level (that take into account all activities within the workbook).
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