Global

Global

A global is a number that is integrated in the project but is not necessarily assigned to a specific construction. The global can be used for example, in Excel calculations and therefor to influence the calculation of an Excel indicator.

Type of globals

There is one type of global that can be applied in different ways.

Output

By making use of the global in an Excel you can generate output. XX. It is also possible to connect the global to the budget of a specific stakeholder to directly influence the budget during a session.

Input

By making use of the 'global selection' in generating a query for an Excel, the global is used to generate input by an Excel calculationExcel calculation. The second way of using a global as input is by connecting the global to an Event Bundel. The value of the global can be used in the event to influence an indicator.

Add and remove Globals

The Left Panel allows you to add, duplicate, and remove globals.

How to add a global:

1. In the ribbon header, select "Indicators".
2. In the ribbon bar, select "Globals".
3. In the left panel, select "Add".

How to duplicate a global:

1. In the ribbon header, select "Indicators".
2. In the ribbon bar, select "Globals".
3. In the left panel, select the global you wish to duplicate.
4. In the left panel, select "Duplicate".

How to remove a global:

1. In the ribbon header, select "Indicators".
2. In the ribbon bar, select "Globals".
3. In the left panel, select the global you wish to remove.
4. In the left panel, select "Remove".

Global Uses

When you have created a global the can be used communicate with a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, when using such a spreadsheet for a (custom) Excel Indicator. Also, globals are currently used to attach to event bundels and hereby influence the progress of indicators. Read more about how to connect the global to an Event Bundel on the events page.