Define curve properties for calculations in Cash Flow (Basic) (Options tab)

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Define curve properties for calculations in Cash Flow (Basic) (Options tab)

The Options tab is available if the curve type is defined as Calculation in the General tab.

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Curve Properties

Select the curve properties.

S-Curve

Specify the S curve properties:

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Curve Shape (sigma): Valid values are from 1 to 5. The higher the value, the flatter the curve. A lower value results in a bell-shape curve.

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Center Location (mu): Enter a percentage value. Valid values are from 0 to 100%.

Linear

Creates a linear curve.

Extrapolate based on curve

Select from the drop-down list of existing cash flow curves.

Manual entry intermediate points

Similar to S-Curve and Linear, this option allows blending of manual and calculation curves by allowing the entry of manual values to a calculation curve. When you choose this option, the cash flow sheet values are calculated, but are also editable.

Start Point

Specify the curve start point.

Cost

Select the curve starting point for cost-based cash flow curves:

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Zero Cost: The start point will be zero.

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Begin Calculation at end of curve: Select from the drop-down list of existing cash flow curves.

Schedule

Select the starting point for schedule-based cash flow curves:

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Manual start date: Click the Source Details button to enter the start date.

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Schedule Manager start date: Click the Start source drop-down list and choose from the list of Schedule Sheet columns.

End Point

Specify the curve end points.

Cost

Select the curve end point for cost-based cash flow curves:

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Manual Cost: Click the Source Details button.

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End of Cost Sheet Column: Cost is driven by the cost end point.

Schedule

Select the curve end point for schedule-based cash flow curves:

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Manual finish date: Click the Source Details button to enter the start date.

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Schedule Manager finish date: Click the Finish source drop-down list and choose from the list of schedule sheet columns.

Source Details

Click the Details button. The Source Details window opens and displays data based on the chosen information. If the choice for cost and schedule is manual, then it allows you to provide the project or shell cost, and start and end dates. Click OK to save and exit.

To define project or shell cost and start and end dates for the curve

In the cash flow curve Properties window, click the Details button. The Source Details window opens.

Define the project or shell cost and start and end dates for the curve.

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If the curve is by project or shell, enter the total values by project or shell.

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If the curve is by WBS, enter the values for each WBS code.

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