How to Calculate SUMIF in TM1

IBM does not provide a native function to calculate SUMIF in TM1. How do I calculate SUMIF in TM1 and perform a sum of values based on a user input? How to Calculate SUMIF in TM1 based on User Input Let’s say I want to calculate sum of the values based on the data entry…

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How to use DefineCalc to Create a User Defined Calculation

One of the most useful features of TM1 is the ability for users to create custom rollups, by way of User Defined Consolidation (UDC). Unfortunately, this feature is only available in Perspectives and Architect. That is, until now. Introducing DefineCalc. DefineCalc is a function in IBM Planning Analytics for Microsoft Excel (PAfE), that allows users…

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TM1 Cell Security: How To Do It and Best Practices

TM1’s security can be as simple or as complex as you need. We tend to start with the broadest possible definition of security and then refine it down to the specific, to the cell if required. TM1 cell security places an overhead for your administrator to manage as it can get complex, not only within…

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TM1 RoundUp Function: Method, Syntax and Use

The RoundUp function doesn’t exist in TM1 like it does in Excel. However, here is a really simple method to achieve exactly the same outcome. TM1 RoundUp Method The method to achieve in TM1 what is available in Excel via the RoundUp function uses the INT function and some clever usage of negatives. Here it…

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