Set forecast attribute traits

Set one or more forecast traits for an attribute template or an element attribute to enable users and client applications to compare predicted values with actual values and plot a trend.

1. Choose from the following actions:

   To set a forecast trait for an ...	Do this ...
   Attribute template	In the Library browser, select an element template. In the viewer, click the Attribute Templates tab.
   Element attribute	In the Elements browser, select an element. In the viewer, click the Attributes tab.

2. Select the attribute for which you want to set one or more forecast traits.

3. Choose one of the following actions:

   • Right-click and click Forecasts.

   • At the bottom of the configuration area, click the Forecasts link.

4. In the Forecasts window, click the New Forecast button or link.

5. In Attribute, choose one of the following actions:

   • Leave the default attribute name as is.

   • Replace the default attribute name with a revised name of your choice.

   • If a child attribute already exists that you want to assign to the forecast trait, select it from the drop-down list.

   Note: Forecast attribute traits that have already been defined are displayed in bold typeface.

6. Choose from the following actions:

   To set a ...	Do this ...
   Value for the forecast trait	In Value, enter a forecast value.
   Value from a data reference	In Data Reference, select a data reference type. In Settings, click to configure the data reference. Note: The source UOM of a data reference can be different from that of the parent attribute. Click OK to close the data reference window. The result of the evaluated data reference is displayed.

7. You can set as many forecasted values as necessary. Repeat steps 4 to 6.

8. Click OK when your list of forecast attributes for the selected parent attribute is complete.