Calculation Variables
Accessed from:
- Setup > Tables > Calculations > Calculation variables
Description
Calculation variables are variable amounts used in calculations that are specific to a worker or position, such as number of dependencies. Calculation variables are assigned to workers or worker positions, depending on your implementation. Calculation variables can also be associated with projects.
Each calculation variable must be associated with one or more Calculation variable items.
Links
| Button | Link |
|---|---|
| Setup | Calculation variable items |
Fields
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Calculation variable | Name of the calculation variable |
| Short code | 5-character identifier. Defaults to the first five characters of the name. |
| Calculation variable description | Long description of the calculation variable |
| Version | Version number for variables that are managed by the software provider. Variables with version numbers cannot be modified. |
| Country/region | Jurisdictional information for the variable, if applicable |
| State/province | |
| Used by worker |
Yes to denote the variable is assigned to workers at the worker level. No, otherwise. If the calculation variable is assigned at a level that violates this guideline, a warning message is generated, but the assignment is not prohibited. |
| Default worker item | Default calculation variable item the worker receives when this variable is assigned at the worker level. Optional. |
| Used by worker position |
Yes to denote the variable is assigned to workers at the position level. No, otherwise. If the calculation variable is assigned at a level that violates this guideline, a warning message is generated, but the assignment is not prohibited. |
| Default worker position item | Default calculation variable item the worker receives when this variable is assigned at the position level. Optional. |
| Used by project |
Yes to denote the variable is assigned to projects. No, otherwise. If the calculation variable is assigned at a level that violates this guideline, a warning message is generated, but the assignment is not prohibited. |
| Default project item | Default calculation variable item the project receives when this variable is assigned to a project. Optional. |
| Active date | First date the record is in effect |
| Expiry date | Last date the record is in effect |
