Manually Establish Forecasting Methods - EcoSys - 2.04 - Help - Hexagon PPM

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.

1. Navigate to Forecasts > Forecast.

2. Click the Forecast tab.

3. Click the Forecast Method ellipsis to select the required forecast method. The available forecast methods are listed below:

   • ACCO – AC + Open Commitment

   • CBGT – Current Budget

   • CCPI – Current CPI

   • CFCT – Current Forecast

   • EAAC – Greater of EAC or AC

   • MEAC – Manual EAC

   • METC – Manual ETC

   • MDET – Manual Details

   • MPRF – Manual Factor

   • PRJD – Project Default

   • TFCT – Time Phased Forecast

4. Click the Save icon.

   

   The columns that contain data used to generate the forecast appears in a green background.