Spreadsheet Server for use with BPCS - Global Software, Inc.

Building Spreadsheets 36
3. Use the table to enter formula specific data on the GXL - Formula Assistant panel.
Field
GXL:
Datagroup (Version 4.05)
Ledger (Version 6+)
Book (Version 6+)
Year (Version 6+)
Format
Period
Library
Stat
Invert Sign
Account Segments:
Description
Returns a single balance from the ledger. Refer to
GXL Formula for Account Values for more information.
Note: This section assumes that the parameters will be laid out top
down in a single column. Therefore, when entering a cell reference in
the Balance Type field and moving to the next field, the system will
populate the other fields sequentially thru the Period field.
Identify the data type. Valid options are CURRENT, PRIOR, FUTURE,
BUDGETA, BUDGETB, and CBnn (where nn is the budget number).
Identify the CEA ledger.
Identify the CEA book.
Identify the reporting year.
Identify the time range for which to retrieve data. Valid formats are PER,
QTR, YTD, LTD, and RANGE.
Identify the corresponding period, quarter number, or range of periods
for the specified format.
To retrieve data from an override library, select the check box and
identify the name of the library to be used.
Select the check box and enter Y (or cell reference) to return statistic
values.
Select the check box to reverse the sign on the account balance display.
Identify the required account segments to be used by the formula. This
area assumes that the segments will be laid out next to each other on
one row, so entering a value and clicking on the down arrow will
populate the rest of the fields. For example, if the cell reference entered
for the first account segment is A13, then clicking on the down arrow for
the first account segment will populate the following fields with B13,
C13, etc.
Note: The segments available are based upon the Ledger Type and
Chart being used.
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