Our All-New Community Platform
The Community upgrade is now live! Our team has put together this blog to help you more quickly understand changes, enhancements and new features! Please note this post is not meant to be all encompassing and we recommend checking out our Frequently Asked Questions page in addition to this blog. So now, to the changes! WHEN IT COMES TO POSTING: First things first, how do you start a new thread? Navigate to the forum board that you wish to start a new topic inside of. For example, at the top navigation, select 'Forums' and click the drop down to select the forum board you wish to post in. You’ll then see on the right-hand side a button to “Start a Discussion” Inside your post, you’ll see some things have changed. For example, inputting code. To insert code, you’ll select the ellipis icon on the far-right side of the formatting bar Selecting that will display a drop down, where you’ll click this icon {;} A new window will pop up to Insert/Edit Code Sample. You will need to type the name of the language you’re inserting and select it when it drops down. SEARCHING AND FILTERING You can now see Featured Content on the homepage. It’s located on the righthand side about halfway down the page. Additionally, within the 'Recent Activity' feed, you can filter out recent posts by viewing the most recent, most viewed, activity with no replies yet or topics with no solutions yet. NEW TERMINIOLOGY & NEW LOOKS Kudos have been replaced with likes. They are exactly the same. You can nowupvote in IdeaStream! Labels have been replaced with 'Tags'. These are exactly the same as labels, but the terminology has changed. Posts withAccepted Solutions display a new icon to indicate they are solved SEARCHING Our search function has improved! A few points to note: If your search yields usernames that contain your search term, a dedicated user box will display on the righthand side like the below example: What’s more is your results have icons next to the titles that indicate what type of result they are. Here is the breakdown of icons and their meanings: Forum post Blog Post IdeaStream Post Technical Documents We sincerely hope this helps you find your way. If you have questions, please comment below and we’d be glad to help you.
Maximizing Cube Utilization in OneStream Applications
Cubes control how data is stored, calculated, translated and consolidated based on the Dimensions assigned to it. Cubes are flexible and can be designed for a specific purpose (HR or People Planning Cube, Budget/Sales/Cost Drivers Cube or even Tax Cube) or data type in a OneStream XF Application. Dimensional assignments can vary by Scenario Type. An application can have multiple Cubes that can share Dimensions and data Separate Cubes may be used to hold data outside of the main financial Cube.
Unlocking the Power of Attributes in OneStream: Balancing Potential with Performance
OneStream offers users the ability to activate Attributes for key dimensions such as Entities, Scenarios, Accounts, and User-Defined dimensions. The process to enable Attribute Members is relatively straightforward, found within the Settings -> Attribute Member section of the User-Defined dimensions. While Attributes hold the promise of expanding the Financial Model capabilities of OneStream, they also come with a caveat - the potential to impact system performance. In this blog post, we embark on a journey through the realm of Attributes in OneStream. We will delve into the opportunities they present for enriching your financial model and dive into the challenges that may arise, particularly concerning performance issues. By the end of this exploration, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of when and how to implement Attributes effectively, ensuring that your OneStream application strikes the right balance between functionality and performance.
OneStream Marketplace in real life
Often, OneStream is mentioned in the same breath as the Market Place. Why is the Market Place one of the key differentiators that distinguishes OneStream from other solutions that are currently available? And how can you use this ‘store’ to good use? In a series of blogs, we delve into the details of Market Place solutions. First, let’s dive into the Market Place itself!
OneStream Finance Rules and Calculations Handbook
So why should you read this book? Well, if you’re a complete newbie like I was 9 years ago, this book assembles the big picture by starting with the basics of how the Finance Engine works and expanding to more complex topics and use case examples. More seasoned readers will benefit from the tips and tricks on how to optimize and troubleshoot rules. It should also satisfy some curiosity around why certain things in OneStream work the way they do or provide an alternate way of doing something you’ve always done another way.OneStream Planning: The Why, How and When - One Year Anniversary
With every endeavor it is easy to look back and think of missed opportunities and mistakes; we wouldn’t change a single word. For two introverts, that’s a pretty bold statement but we think the book’s work stands up to that level of quality.
