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TBM Studio - Data/Model Studio

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Formula Variable Viewer

As a Apptio Developer in my organization, we utilize many different table columns to calculate cost for reporting.  It would be nice to have a feature to view values and step through our formulas for verification.  Like viewing a program...
3 months ago in Apptio / TBM Studio - Data/Model Studio 0 Submitted

Improved flexibility around editable table promotion options

Requesting to enhance the options around promoting editible tables. Promotion Options section (as a checkbox/dropdown containing all ETs in our environment we can select from) the Editable Table (or Standard Table) options?  
7 months ago in Apptio / TBM Studio - Data/Model Studio 0 Planned for future release

Properly version tables and reports etc

There is no way to find the configuration of previous versions of tables / reports (and other items that have configuration that can be changed) Also I cannot find what has changed between different check-ins. I could not revert to a previous chec...
about 1 year ago in Apptio / TBM Studio - Data/Model Studio 0 Future consideration

Excel import with dynamic worksheet names

Currently, there are two options for designating which worksheet should be loaded in the import step: No name specified and first worksheet is loaded A fixed worksheet name is specified and cannot be changed It would be amazing to add an option ...
over 1 year ago in Apptio / TBM Studio - Data/Model Studio 0 Future consideration

Add "Carryover data" option for defining custom Data Freshness Rule

As an Admin of TBM Studio, I'd like to define which of my custom Data Freshness Rules will allow for data to carry forward into future periods by adding a [Carryover data] toggle option on the Define New Data Freshness Rule dialog. This will allow...
over 1 year ago in Apptio / TBM Studio - Data/Model Studio 0 Future consideration

Tabs to Export in Excel the Same as displayed in Apptio

When exporting a report from Apptio to Excel, it is requested that tabs in the report keep the same display name as displayed in Apptio, to streamline analysis for stakeholders. 
8 months ago in Apptio / TBM Studio - Data/Model Studio 0 Future consideration

Exclude unused objects from Cost modeled metric's Diagram view

As a TBMA, I would like to see only used/connected objects in the Diagram view of the Cost modeled metrics. Other views (eg Model Overview) of the metric already excluded unused/disconnected objects. Today, unused/disconnected objects appear in t...
8 months ago in Apptio / TBM Studio - Data/Model Studio 0 Future consideration

Change DrillDown form title description for "Blank" value choosing

On CT report, drilldown form title looks strange in case choosing "(Blank)" value. Appreciate change this title description.
over 1 year ago in Apptio / TBM Studio - Data/Model Studio 0 Future consideration

Drill report filter: display natural message for chosing "(Blank)"

Currently, filter message looks strange in case "(Blank)" choosing. Appreciate if change this message. 1. Click value to show drill down report on OOTB report. 2. If click non "Blank" value, its filter message is fine. 3. If click "Blank", its f...
over 1 year ago in Apptio / TBM Studio - Data/Model Studio 0 Future consideration

Support for Branch Description Text in Studio

Branches are usually created for a specific reason and many clients archive branches for later reference. It becomes difficult for the users/admins to recall the purpose the branch was created when the archived branch gets too old but still needs ...
over 1 year ago in Apptio / TBM Studio - Data/Model Studio 0 Under review