Tools Cobra provides a number of tools related to project-wide functions. Related Topics:Align Time-phased Dates The Align Time-phased Dates utility is designed to adjust time-phased resource record dates to make sure they match the dates in the modified fiscal calendar. Zero Out Data Cobra provides the ability to set budget, forecast, progress, or actual time-phased resource values to zero without deleting the class through the Zero-out Data wizard. Update Codes Cobra provides the ability to quickly populate a code field on multiple records with a single value through the Update Codes process. Replace Resources Use the Replace Resources tool to replace one resource with another, provided that the new resource is included in the resource file. You can also merge several resources into a single resource. Calculated Fields You can create calculated fields in Cobra to perform arithmetic operations (such as ADD, SUBTRACT, MULTIPLY and DIVIDE) in the Spreadsheet pane the Project view. Update Totals Utility The Update Totals feature allows you to total the values from the detail resource records to ensure that the summary data displays correctly at the work package, control account, and project levels for all cost sets. SQL Command Utility The SQL Command Utility is a powerful export and global update utility that enables you to run SQL commands and scripts against Cobra tables. Validity Check The Validity Check feature allows you to validate a wide range of project information. Process Logs Cobra creates a log file every time a user runs a process such as Recalculation or Reclass. Debug Logs Cobra creates debug log files that store information about various Cobra processes and certain user interface operations. Configuration of Application Preferences You can define system wide settings which are saved for you using the Application Preferences dialog box. Custom Hooks You can set the process that should run before a particular process runs or after the process completes using the Custom Hooks tab of the Application Preferences dialog box. API The Application Programming Interface (API) in Cobra lets you run one or more processes automatically and without user intervention, from beginning to end. Parent Topic: Cobra 8.2 Help System HomeCobra 8.2 Help SystemTools
Tools Cobra provides a number of tools related to project-wide functions. Related Topics:Align Time-phased Dates The Align Time-phased Dates utility is designed to adjust time-phased resource record dates to make sure they match the dates in the modified fiscal calendar. Zero Out Data Cobra provides the ability to set budget, forecast, progress, or actual time-phased resource values to zero without deleting the class through the Zero-out Data wizard. Update Codes Cobra provides the ability to quickly populate a code field on multiple records with a single value through the Update Codes process. Replace Resources Use the Replace Resources tool to replace one resource with another, provided that the new resource is included in the resource file. You can also merge several resources into a single resource. Calculated Fields You can create calculated fields in Cobra to perform arithmetic operations (such as ADD, SUBTRACT, MULTIPLY and DIVIDE) in the Spreadsheet pane the Project view. Update Totals Utility The Update Totals feature allows you to total the values from the detail resource records to ensure that the summary data displays correctly at the work package, control account, and project levels for all cost sets. SQL Command Utility The SQL Command Utility is a powerful export and global update utility that enables you to run SQL commands and scripts against Cobra tables. Validity Check The Validity Check feature allows you to validate a wide range of project information. Process Logs Cobra creates a log file every time a user runs a process such as Recalculation or Reclass. Debug Logs Cobra creates debug log files that store information about various Cobra processes and certain user interface operations. Configuration of Application Preferences You can define system wide settings which are saved for you using the Application Preferences dialog box. Custom Hooks You can set the process that should run before a particular process runs or after the process completes using the Custom Hooks tab of the Application Preferences dialog box. API The Application Programming Interface (API) in Cobra lets you run one or more processes automatically and without user intervention, from beginning to end. Parent Topic: Cobra 8.2 Help System HomeCobra 8.2 Help SystemTools