The Context: The Forecast and Budget screens open in a new browser tab and offer enhanced functionality compared to the Classic screens. These are accessed via Forecast > Inputs or Budget > Inputs.
The Data:
| Feature/Tab | Function | Key Capability |
| Month Tab | Main entry screen for monthly totals. | Update Stat, Rate, or Amount. Toggle between accounts using arrows. |
| Day Tab | Single-day entry for all accounts in a department. | Best for short-term re-forecasting (e.g., next 7 days). |
| Days Tab | Daily entry for a single GL account for the whole month. | Best for spotting weekend vs. weekday trends. Weekends are bolded. |
| 12 Months Tab | Full year view for a single GL account. | Ideal for budgeting. Includes commentary fields. |
| Plan Tab | Detailed itemized entry for expenses. | Required for accounts marked "Edit by Plan" in Customize Accounts. |
| Comparisons | Displays reference data (e.g., Last Year). | Select "Actuals/Defs" to see current performance + future business on books. |
| Frozen Headers | Locks top rows/left columns while scrolling. | Enabled by default on By Days/By Periods screens. |
Limits:
- Locked Data: Actualized days (past dates) appear blacked out/read-only on the Days screen
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