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Analytics Feature in Projects, Quotes & Orders

Create graphs in product lifecycle management based on projects, quotes or orders

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Written by Joy Bricker
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Create up to 4 graphs in product lifecycle management using the analytics feature in Surefront.

The feature can be found within product lifecycle management. Choose projects, quotes or orders, then select Analytics along the left side menu.

To begin: Click the + Sign to add a new graph.

The analytics tool requires filling in the below data to create the graph.

  1. Click + next to Data Type

    1. Product or

    2. Order

  2. Click + next to Data Source

    1. Range of drop downs to choose from

    2. Once a drop down is chosen, select if the data should be Averaged or Totaled

  3. Click + next to Date Range

    1. Range of date drop downs to choose from

    2. Once a range is selected, click Apply

  4. Click + next to View By

    1. A variety of drop downs to choose from including week, month, quarter

  5. Click + next to Chart Type

    1. Choose from Line, Bar or Area

  6. The graph will automatically appear

    To Save, Edit, Open, Rearrange or Delete

  7. To save your graph, add a title and click save

  8. To edit your graph, click the 3 dots in the upper right corner of your graph and click edit

  9. To enlarge your graph, click the expand arrows

  10. To rearrange the 4 graphs, drag and drop a graph from one section to another

  11. To delete a graph, click the 3 dots in the upper right of your graph and click delete or click delete within the edited graph

  12. Optional: Add field filters

  13. Click the filter button in the upper right-hand corner

  14. Click + Add Filter

  15. A drop down will appear with all fields within Surefront

  16. Choose a field

  17. Choose what kind of data to add

  18. Click Add

  19. Repeat above steps to add more field filters

  20. Click Save when finished

    To remove the filter

  21. Click Filter

  22. Click Clear All

  23. Click Save

Click + next to Data Type

  1. Product or

  2. Product or

  3. Order

  4. Order

    Click + next to Data Source

    1. Range of drop downs to choose from

    2. Range of drop downs to choose from

    3. Once a drop down is chosen, select if the data should be Averaged or Totaled

    4. Once a drop down is chosen, select if the data should be Averaged or Totaled

      Click + next to Date Range

      1. Range of date drop downs to choose from

      2. Range of date drop downs to choose from

      3. Once a range is selected, click Apply

      4. Once a range is selected, click Apply

        Click + next to View By

        1. A variety of drop downs to choose from including week, month, quarter

        2. A variety of drop downs to choose from including week, month, quarter

          Click + next to Chart Type

          1. Choose from Line, Bar or Area

          2. Choose from Line, Bar or Area

            The graph will automatically appear

            To Save, Edit, Open, Rearrange or Delete

            To save your graph, add a title and click save

            To edit your graph, click the 3 dots in the upper right corner of your graph and click edit

            To enlarge your graph, click the expand arrows

            To rearrange the 4 graphs, drag and drop a graph from one section to another

            To delete a graph, click the 3 dots in the upper right of your graph and click delete or click delete within the edited graph

            Optional: Add field filters

            Click the filter button in the upper right-hand corner

            Click + Add Filter

            A drop down will appear with all fields within Surefront

            Choose a field

            Choose what kind of data to add

            Click Add

            Repeat above steps to add more field filters

            Click Save when finished

            To remove the filter

            Click Filter

            Click Clear All

            Click Save

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