Workday Adaptive Planning

Modeling can feel daunting at first, but once you've debugged or built a few simple models, you'll start to realize just how powerful Adaptive can be. In this article, you will learn how to build a simple Prepaids model, step by step! Some background first... My background in software engineering and object-oriented design has given me the foundation to create robust, well-structured models. Having started as a user and planner of Adaptive, I always prioritize the user experience when developing models. My focus is on building models that are: Dynamic : Flexible and adaptable to changing requirements. Easy to use : Intuitive and user-friendly interfaces. Easy to update : Minimizing complexity for future adjustments. Easy to understand : Clear logic and well-documented structures (AND EASY TO READ FORMULAS) --> check this article! To further enhance the user experience, I make it a point to provide detailed, easy-to-read documentation so that end users know what to do and und...

 Please find some of the old videos that I home-made while I was a consultant at QBIXAnalytics.com . You can also find the videos and articles on their " Adaptive Corner ".  - How to write easy to read formulas by adding comments, indentation, spacing... - How to build a prepaids model, step by step guide - Create visually appealing models by using emojis and Unicode characters (for 🦄 lovers) - What is the difference between dimensions and attributes? - You locked a version and your numbers have changed in it: why? solution?  And no it's not your eyes! - Tired of clicking and navigating through the Hamburger menu? Create bookmarks in your browser to key Adaptive pages, that will always work (eg. book mark your Modeling Management page, Integration Design, Income Statement, Dimensions, etc.) --> for Finance Geek Peeps - 2 simple and useful keyboard shortcuts (that will make you like an expert) The art of formula writing: easy to read and efficient formulas Build a...