Date Options and Worksheet Options – Data Builder

The Date Options and Worksheet Options appear in separate panes at the bottom of the Configuration window and are part of the Data Builder.

The Date Options pane in the Data Builder includes the following options:

OptionFunction/Description

Start

Indicates a start date for the analysis. By default, the start date is disabled. By unchecking Relative, users can enter or select a start date, or select the Calendar button to enter a start date.

End

Indicates an end date for the analysis. By default, the end date is disabled. By unchecking Today, users can enter or select an end date, or select the Calendar button to enter an end date.

Change Period

Indicates the change period. By default, MIMIC selects Years. Options include Days, Weeks, Months, Years, and All Data. Users can select All Data to pull from all the data for the series.

The Table Options pane in the Data Builder includes the following options:

OptionFunction/Description

Show Summary Stats

When checked, includes the summary statistics at the bottom of the table results. Summary statistics includes the sum, average, percentages, and standard deviation.

Sort Dates Ascending

When checked, sorts the table data by the oldest date first.

Show Dates As Columns

When checked, table results are landscaped and are formatted so that the column="dates for the values" and the rows="values for a relation".

The Worksheet Options pane in the Data Builder includes the following options:

OptionFunction/Description
Chart TitleIndicates a title for the chart. MIMIC centers the chart title above the chart.

Skip all NaN

When checked, skips all NaN values for the analysis.

Skip WeekendsWhen checked, skips all weekend dates for the analysis.

Table Summary Stats

When checked, includes the summary statistics at the bottom of the table results. Summary statistics include the sum, average, etc.

Seasonal Analysis

When checked, enables Seasonal Analysis, allowing users to select a seasonal analysis based on seasons or averages.

Seasonal Analysis

The Seasonal Analysis option is available in the Worksheet Options pane and allows users to configure worksheet data based on the season or seasonal averages. This option is available by checking Seasonal Analysis. The Seasonal Analysis Configuration window opens and includes two tabs: the Seasons tab and the Averages tab.

Seasons Tab

The Seasons tab in the Seasonal Analysis Configuration window includes the following options:

OptionFunction /Description

Start First Season

Indicates a start date for the season. Users can enter or select a start date, or select the Calendar button to enter a start date.

End Last Season

Indicates an end date for the season. Users can enter or select an end date, or select the Calendar button to enter an end date.

Lock included seasons with date range.

When checked, adds changes to the start and end season entries. By default, Lock included seasons with date range is checked. When unchecked, users must select the Add button to choose the desired dates.

Seasons included in analysis

When checked, displays the results for the period in the resulting chart or table. Click the Add button to add a season to be included in the analysis.

Execution Units

Sets the execution units for the seasonal analysis (days, weeks, months, quarters).

Averages Tab

The Averages tab in the Seasonal Analysis Configuration window includes the following options:

OptionFunction/Description

Averages of all Seasons

When checked, displays the average in a chart or table for all seasons entered under the Seasons tab.

Custom Averages

When checked, enables the lower section of the tab. This option allows users to customize the years used for the average. Users can select the Add button to add years to the average, select the Edit button to modify the years chosen, or select the Delete button to delete the custom average.

Execution Units

Sets the execution units for the average (days, weeks, months, quarters).