Manually Establish Forecasting Methods - EcoSys - 3.01 - 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:

   • AC + Open Commitment

   • Current Budget

   • Current CPI

   • Current Forecast

   • Greater of EAC or AC

   • Manual Details

   • Manual EAC

   • Manual ETC

   • Manual Factor

   • P6 Forecast Cost

   • Project Default

   • Schedule

   • Time Phased Forecast

4. Click the Save icon.

   

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