Timegrid

You can use the Timegrid tab to view datasheet summary information (in the left pane) and timephased allocation of costs and benefits to a collection of items (in the right pane). Data in the Timegrid tab is read-only. Rolled-up data is displayed for each work item listed on the datasheet; individual costs and benefits are not listed.

You can change the information available in the Timegrid tab by changing the starting or ending dates, by adjusting the calendar period, or by changing the dimension upon which the analysis is based. Click Apply to recalculate the information.

Users who have access to the Timegrid tab can select and clear the check box to the left of each row to include and exclude the corresponding row from the rollup data. By excluding rows, you can determine impact throughout the organization, including costs, benefits, and resources. The Show All Roles check box on the General tab of the New Datasheet and Datasheet Properties dialog boxes determine whether all rows, including excluded rows, are displayed on the datasheet.

The view toolbar in each of the Reports module views contains a datasheet snapshot list. In the Timegrid and Timeline tabs, select a snapshot from the list to display the data from the snapshot in the view. The navigation toolbar also displays the name of the snapshot you are viewing. If you are viewing the current datasheet data or snapshots are not enabled, Live is displayed on the toolbar.

When you are viewing live data in the Timegrid tab, you can drill-down into the Projects module views for a work item on a datasheet. When you click on a work item name in the Timegrid tab, a drop-down list of the Projects module views opens. Select a view from the list to open the Projects module's view for the selected work item on a datasheet. The drill-down feature is not available when viewing data from a datasheet snapshot.