This procedure allows you to establish a forecast method manually for each cost control object. If an object has a Cost Control Level assignment, the Forecast Method column will appear in yellow background. If a forecast method is not assigned, the Forecast Method will default to Current Forecast.
When the Forecast Method is modified, always run the Refresh Time-Phased Forecast action.
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Navigate to Forecasts > Forecast.
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In the Project Navigation Register panel:
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(Optional) In the green parameter bar, click the Project Controller ellipsis to select the project controller. All the projects that are controlled by the selected project controller are displayed.
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(Optional) In the green parameter bar, click the Portfolio ellipsis to select the portfolio to which the project belongs to.
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(Optional) In the green parameter bar, click the Location ellipsis to select the location of the project.
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Select the required project row to view and edit its project details. The project details are displayed on the right-hand side.
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On the right-hand side, at the top of the screen, in the green parameter bar, click the Project ellipsis to select the required project.
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If required, click REFRESH to update the screen.
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Click the Forecast tab.
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Click the Forecast Method ellipsis to select the required forecast method. The available forecast methods are listed below:
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ACCO – AC + Open Commitment
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CBGT – Current Budget
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CCPI – Current CPI
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CFCT – Current Forecast
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EAAC – Greater of EAC or AC
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MEAC – Manual EAC
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METC – Manual ETC
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MDET – Manual Details
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MPRF – Manual Factor
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PRJD – Project Default
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TFCT – Time Phased Forecast
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Click the Save icon.
The columns that contain data used to generate the forecast appears in a green background.