Flexible Displays - Revision history

EmoryFerguson at 18:26, 27 July 2017

2017-07-27T18:26:42Z

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	This display feature of IFs gives users more flexibility than the [[Geographically-Fixed_Displays\|Geographically-Fixed Displays]] by allowing for the display of forecasts (sometimes with historical data) by specific country or group. Flexible Displays allows a user to select displays that contain a wide variety of forecasted variables (sometimes in combination with historical data series), create graphs and view tables of these displays both singly or in combination with others, and even do analysis using comparison and relationship options in the menus. Not all of the variables available in IFs can be found in Flexible Displays, as its purpose is to provide users with an access to commonly-used variables for forecasting. If you wish to access the full range of variables and parameters, you can do so in [[Self_Managed_Display_(Complete_Flexibility)\|Self-Managed Displays]].		This display feature of IFs gives users more flexibility than the [[Geographically-Fixed_Displays\|Geographically-Fixed Displays]] by allowing for the display of forecasts (sometimes with historical data) by specific country or group. Flexible Displays allows a user to select displays that contain a wide variety of forecasted variables (sometimes in combination with historical data series), create graphs and view tables of these displays both singly or in combination with others, and even do analysis using comparison and relationship options in the menus. Not all of the variables available in IFs can be found in Flexible Displays, as its purpose is to provide users with an access to commonly-used variables for forecasting. If you wish to access the full range of variables and parameters, you can do so in [[Self_Managed_Display_(Complete_Flexibility)\|Self-Managed Displays]].

	[[File:Useifs2.PNG\|center\|Flexible display window]]		[[File:Useifs2.PNG\|frame\|center\|Flexible display window]]

	The general list of categories is located in a box on the left hand side of the screen. To the right of this list is a list of displays . Each display belongs to one of the broader categories. Initially, ALL is highlighted so Displays will contain every option included in the Flexible Displays, ordered alphabetically from A Selection of Human Condition Variables (Use A Table) to Youth Bulge, Percent of Adult Pop Between 15 and 29. If you are interested in one specific category, click on it and the general list of displays will be reduced to only those that pertain to the category you have selected.		The general list of categories is located in a box on the left hand side of the screen. To the right of this list is a list of displays . Each display belongs to one of the broader categories. Initially, ALL is highlighted so Displays will contain every option included in the Flexible Displays, ordered alphabetically from A Selection of Human Condition Variables (Use A Table) to Youth Bulge, Percent of Adult Pop Between 15 and 29. If you are interested in one specific category, click on it and the general list of displays will be reduced to only those that pertain to the category you have selected.
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	Certain displays, such as education, when selected, will cause other windows to appear that display different dimensions, or ways of disaggregating the data. For example, selecting the display Education All Levels History and Forecast brings up the 2nd Dimensions as shown below, in this case gender, from which the user is able to choose.		Certain displays, such as education, when selected, will cause other windows to appear that display different dimensions, or ways of disaggregating the data. For example, selecting the display Education All Levels History and Forecast brings up the 2nd Dimensions as shown below, in this case gender, from which the user is able to choose.

	[[File:Useifs3.PNG\|center\|Flexible display window for different dimensions]]		[[File:Useifs3.PNG\|frame\|center\|Flexible display window for different dimensions]]

	The user is also able simultaneously to select more than one country, variable, category, dimension, or Scenario File for tables or graphics by simply clicking on one item in any of the boxes displayed, holding down the control button (Ctrl) and clicking on another one in the same box. Horizon is the only field that does not allow multiple selections. This function is particularly useful for comparison analysis, whether the user is comparing results for different variables, different scenarios, different countries, or some combination of the three.		The user is also able simultaneously to select more than one country, variable, category, dimension, or Scenario File for tables or graphics by simply clicking on one item in any of the boxes displayed, holding down the control button (Ctrl) and clicking on another one in the same box. Horizon is the only field that does not allow multiple selections. This function is particularly useful for comparison analysis, whether the user is comparing results for different variables, different scenarios, different countries, or some combination of the three.
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	For example, a user might want to analyze lower secondary and upper secondary education gross enrollment rates for both the US and the UK, in which case, he/she would click on the Education Secondary category, select Education Secondary Lower, Gross Enrollment in the Display list, hold the control button, select Education Secondary Upper, Gross Enrollment and then select both countries under the Geography list. Total (male and female combined), the year 2030, and the Working File (identical to the Base Case if a user hasn't run any scenario files) are the default selections for the rest of the fields. Click Line Graph to create the graph displayed below.		For example, a user might want to analyze lower secondary and upper secondary education gross enrollment rates for both the US and the UK, in which case, he/she would click on the Education Secondary category, select Education Secondary Lower, Gross Enrollment in the Display list, hold the control button, select Education Secondary Upper, Gross Enrollment and then select both countries under the Geography list. Total (male and female combined), the year 2030, and the Working File (identical to the Base Case if a user hasn't run any scenario files) are the default selections for the rest of the fields. Click Line Graph to create the graph displayed below.

	[[File:Useifs4.PNG\|center\|Graphical display window]]		[[File:Useifs4.PNG\|frame\|center\|Graphical display window]]

	IFs is in the process of adding the results of forecasts done by other academic or international organizations such as population forecasts done by the UNPD, education forecasts done by IIASA, and a growing number of others. These forecasts can be found as their own variables under the Forecasts by Others category. They are also categorized by sub-modules of IFs, such as Economy Forecasts by Others and Energy Forecasts by Others. This new feature gives users the ability to quickly and easily compare the forecasts of other experts with those of IFs. To graph or tabulate such comparison forecasts, go to the Display Categories list, hold the control button, click on Forecasts by Others and any relevant IFs categories you wish to compare. The Displays list will then contain a list of all the variables in all selected categories.		IFs is in the process of adding the results of forecasts done by other academic or international organizations such as population forecasts done by the UNPD, education forecasts done by IIASA, and a growing number of others. These forecasts can be found as their own variables under the Forecasts by Others category. They are also categorized by sub-modules of IFs, such as Economy Forecasts by Others and Energy Forecasts by Others. This new feature gives users the ability to quickly and easily compare the forecasts of other experts with those of IFs. To graph or tabulate such comparison forecasts, go to the Display Categories list, hold the control button, click on Forecasts by Others and any relevant IFs categories you wish to compare. The Displays list will then contain a list of all the variables in all selected categories.
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	The Explain menu in the heading is an option that, when selected, will provide a definition, show the historic formula, and list any dimensions available for any selected variable – see the image displayed below.		The Explain menu in the heading is an option that, when selected, will provide a definition, show the historic formula, and list any dimensions available for any selected variable – see the image displayed below.

	[[File:Useifs5.PNG\|center\|Explain menu]]Clicking on the Search Lists option in the heading allows the user to search for any variable in the IFs database, and add that variable to the Displays box in the Flexible Displays main menu by clicking on the Load button.		[[File:Useifs5.PNG\|frame\|center\|Explain menu]]Clicking on the Search Lists option in the heading allows the user to search for any variable in the IFs database, and add that variable to the Displays box in the Flexible Displays main menu by clicking on the Load button.

EmoryFerguson at 22:29, 24 July 2017

2017-07-24T22:29:28Z

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	This display feature of IFs gives users more flexibility than the [[Geographically-Fixed_Displays\|Geographically-Fixed Displays]] by allowing for the display of forecasts (sometimes with historical data) by specific country or group. Flexible Displays allows a user to select displays that contain a wide variety of forecasted variables (sometimes in combination with historical data series), create graphs and view tables of these displays both singly or in combination with others, and even do analysis using comparison and relationship options in the menus. Not all of the variables available in IFs can be found in Flexible Displays, as its purpose is to provide users with an access to commonly-used variables for forecasting. If you wish to access the full range of variables and parameters, you can do so in [[Self_Managed_Display_(Complete_Flexibility)\|Self-Managed Displays]].		This display feature of IFs gives users more flexibility than the [[Geographically-Fixed_Displays\|Geographically-Fixed Displays]] by allowing for the display of forecasts (sometimes with historical data) by specific country or group. Flexible Displays allows a user to select displays that contain a wide variety of forecasted variables (sometimes in combination with historical data series), create graphs and view tables of these displays both singly or in combination with others, and even do analysis using comparison and relationship options in the menus. Not all of the variables available in IFs can be found in Flexible Displays, as its purpose is to provide users with an access to commonly-used variables for forecasting. If you wish to access the full range of variables and parameters, you can do so in [[Self_Managed_Display_(Complete_Flexibility)\|Self-Managed Displays]].

	[[File:Useifs2.PNG\|center\|~~Useifs2.PNG~~]]		[[File:Useifs2.PNG\|center\|Flexible display window]]

	The general list of categories is located in a box on the left hand side of the screen. To the right of this list is a list of displays . Each display belongs to one of the broader categories. Initially, ALL is highlighted so Displays will contain every option included in the Flexible Displays, ordered alphabetically from A Selection of Human Condition Variables (Use A Table) to Youth Bulge, Percent of Adult Pop Between 15 and 29. If you are interested in one specific category, click on it and the general list of displays will be reduced to only those that pertain to the category you have selected.		The general list of categories is located in a box on the left hand side of the screen. To the right of this list is a list of displays . Each display belongs to one of the broader categories. Initially, ALL is highlighted so Displays will contain every option included in the Flexible Displays, ordered alphabetically from A Selection of Human Condition Variables (Use A Table) to Youth Bulge, Percent of Adult Pop Between 15 and 29. If you are interested in one specific category, click on it and the general list of displays will be reduced to only those that pertain to the category you have selected.
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	Certain displays, such as education, when selected, will cause other windows to appear that display different dimensions, or ways of disaggregating the data. For example, selecting the display Education All Levels History and Forecast brings up the 2nd Dimensions as shown below, in this case gender, from which the user is able to choose.		Certain displays, such as education, when selected, will cause other windows to appear that display different dimensions, or ways of disaggregating the data. For example, selecting the display Education All Levels History and Forecast brings up the 2nd Dimensions as shown below, in this case gender, from which the user is able to choose.

	[[File:Useifs3.PNG\|center\|~~Useifs3.PNG~~]]		[[File:Useifs3.PNG\|center\|Flexible display window for different dimensions]]

	The user is also able simultaneously to select more than one country, variable, category, dimension, or Scenario File for tables or graphics by simply clicking on one item in any of the boxes displayed, holding down the control button (Ctrl) and clicking on another one in the same box. Horizon is the only field that does not allow multiple selections. This function is particularly useful for comparison analysis, whether the user is comparing results for different variables, different scenarios, different countries, or some combination of the three.		The user is also able simultaneously to select more than one country, variable, category, dimension, or Scenario File for tables or graphics by simply clicking on one item in any of the boxes displayed, holding down the control button (Ctrl) and clicking on another one in the same box. Horizon is the only field that does not allow multiple selections. This function is particularly useful for comparison analysis, whether the user is comparing results for different variables, different scenarios, different countries, or some combination of the three.
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	For example, a user might want to analyze lower secondary and upper secondary education gross enrollment rates for both the US and the UK, in which case, he/she would click on the Education Secondary category, select Education Secondary Lower, Gross Enrollment in the Display list, hold the control button, select Education Secondary Upper, Gross Enrollment and then select both countries under the Geography list. Total (male and female combined), the year 2030, and the Working File (identical to the Base Case if a user hasn't run any scenario files) are the default selections for the rest of the fields. Click Line Graph to create the graph displayed below.		For example, a user might want to analyze lower secondary and upper secondary education gross enrollment rates for both the US and the UK, in which case, he/she would click on the Education Secondary category, select Education Secondary Lower, Gross Enrollment in the Display list, hold the control button, select Education Secondary Upper, Gross Enrollment and then select both countries under the Geography list. Total (male and female combined), the year 2030, and the Working File (identical to the Base Case if a user hasn't run any scenario files) are the default selections for the rest of the fields. Click Line Graph to create the graph displayed below.

	[[File:Useifs4.PNG\|center\|~~Useifs4.PNG~~]]		[[File:Useifs4.PNG\|center\|Graphical display window]]

	IFs is in the process of adding the results of forecasts done by other academic or international organizations such as population forecasts done by the UNPD, education forecasts done by IIASA, and a growing number of others. These forecasts can be found as their own variables under the Forecasts by Others category. They are also categorized by sub-modules of IFs, such as Economy Forecasts by Others and Energy Forecasts by Others. This new feature gives users the ability to quickly and easily compare the forecasts of other experts with those of IFs. To graph or tabulate such comparison forecasts, go to the Display Categories list, hold the control button, click on Forecasts by Others and any relevant IFs categories you wish to compare. The Displays list will then contain a list of all the variables in all selected categories.		IFs is in the process of adding the results of forecasts done by other academic or international organizations such as population forecasts done by the UNPD, education forecasts done by IIASA, and a growing number of others. These forecasts can be found as their own variables under the Forecasts by Others category. They are also categorized by sub-modules of IFs, such as Economy Forecasts by Others and Energy Forecasts by Others. This new feature gives users the ability to quickly and easily compare the forecasts of other experts with those of IFs. To graph or tabulate such comparison forecasts, go to the Display Categories list, hold the control button, click on Forecasts by Others and any relevant IFs categories you wish to compare. The Displays list will then contain a list of all the variables in all selected categories.
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	The Explain menu in the heading is an option that, when selected, will provide a definition, show the historic formula, and list any dimensions available for any selected variable – see the image displayed below.		The Explain menu in the heading is an option that, when selected, will provide a definition, show the historic formula, and list any dimensions available for any selected variable – see the image displayed below.

	[[File:Useifs5.PNG\|center\|~~Useifs5.PNG~~]]Clicking on the Search Lists option in the heading allows the user to search for any variable in the IFs database, and add that variable to the Displays box in the Flexible Displays main menu by clicking on the Load button.		[[File:Useifs5.PNG\|center\|Explain menu]]Clicking on the Search Lists option in the heading allows the user to search for any variable in the IFs database, and add that variable to the Displays box in the Flexible Displays main menu by clicking on the Load button.

CamrynDreyer at 17:58, 18 July 2017

2017-07-18T17:58:40Z

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	IFs is in the process of adding the results of forecasts done by other academic or international organizations such as population forecasts done by the UNPD, education forecasts done by IIASA, and a growing number of others. These forecasts can be found as their own variables under the Forecasts by Others category. They are also categorized by sub-modules of IFs, such as Economy Forecasts by Others and Energy Forecasts by Others. This new feature gives users the ability to quickly and easily compare the forecasts of other experts with those of IFs. To graph or tabulate such comparison forecasts, go to the Display Categories list, hold the control button, click on Forecasts by Others and any relevant IFs categories you wish to compare. The Displays list will then contain a list of all the variables in all selected categories.		IFs is in the process of adding the results of forecasts done by other academic or international organizations such as population forecasts done by the UNPD, education forecasts done by IIASA, and a growing number of others. These forecasts can be found as their own variables under the Forecasts by Others category. They are also categorized by sub-modules of IFs, such as Economy Forecasts by Others and Energy Forecasts by Others. This new feature gives users the ability to quickly and easily compare the forecasts of other experts with those of IFs. To graph or tabulate such comparison forecasts, go to the Display Categories list, hold the control button, click on Forecasts by Others and any relevant IFs categories you wish to compare. The Displays list will then contain a list of all the variables in all selected categories.

	When the user has chosen a desired series, geographic representation, time horizon as well as a scenario to display, he/she should then click on any display button from the bottom of the form. Options include: [[Repeated_Features#Table_Use\|Table]], [[Repeated_Features#Graph_Use\|Line Graph, Bar Graph]] and [~~http~~:~~//www.du.edu/ifs/help/use-online/data/worldmap.html~~ Map]. The user is also able to display pie charts, [[~~Data_Analysis~~#~~World_Map:_Historic_Data~~\|radial graphs]] or scatter plots, located under the Other Graphs heading in the Flexible Displays menu.		When the user has chosen a desired series, geographic representation, time horizon as well as a scenario to display, he/she should then click on any display button from the bottom of the form. Options include: [[Repeated_Features#Table_Use\|Table]], [[Repeated_Features#Graph_Use\|Line Graph, Bar Graph]] and [[Data_Analysis#World_Map:_Historic_Data\|Map]]. The user is also able to display pie charts, [[Repeated_Features#Radial_Graph\|radial graphs]] or scatter plots, located under the Other Graphs heading in the Flexible Displays menu.

	Additionally, choosing the Display Format option located on the top menu bar allows the user to more professionally tailor the graphs as needed. Firstly, the user can change the titles for tables and graphs, and the titles of the x- and y-axes for graphs. The user can also edit the table display interval, as well as edit the year for a pie chart, scatter plot, or map. Secondly, the user is able to select the currency in which to display data that is otherwise displayed in US dollars. Thirdly, the user can set the limits of the run horizon with a maximum horizon of 2100.		Additionally, choosing the Display Format option located on the top menu bar allows the user to more professionally tailor the graphs as needed. Firstly, the user can change the titles for tables and graphs, and the titles of the x- and y-axes for graphs. The user can also edit the table display interval, as well as edit the year for a pie chart, scatter plot, or map. Secondly, the user is able to select the currency in which to display data that is otherwise displayed in US dollars. Thirdly, the user can set the limits of the run horizon with a maximum horizon of 2100.

CamrynDreyer at 17:55, 18 July 2017

2017-07-18T17:55:56Z

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	IFs is in the process of adding the results of forecasts done by other academic or international organizations such as population forecasts done by the UNPD, education forecasts done by IIASA, and a growing number of others. These forecasts can be found as their own variables under the Forecasts by Others category. They are also categorized by sub-modules of IFs, such as Economy Forecasts by Others and Energy Forecasts by Others. This new feature gives users the ability to quickly and easily compare the forecasts of other experts with those of IFs. To graph or tabulate such comparison forecasts, go to the Display Categories list, hold the control button, click on Forecasts by Others and any relevant IFs categories you wish to compare. The Displays list will then contain a list of all the variables in all selected categories.		IFs is in the process of adding the results of forecasts done by other academic or international organizations such as population forecasts done by the UNPD, education forecasts done by IIASA, and a growing number of others. These forecasts can be found as their own variables under the Forecasts by Others category. They are also categorized by sub-modules of IFs, such as Economy Forecasts by Others and Energy Forecasts by Others. This new feature gives users the ability to quickly and easily compare the forecasts of other experts with those of IFs. To graph or tabulate such comparison forecasts, go to the Display Categories list, hold the control button, click on Forecasts by Others and any relevant IFs categories you wish to compare. The Displays list will then contain a list of all the variables in all selected categories.

	When the user has chosen a desired series, geographic representation, time horizon as well as a scenario to display, he/she should then click on any display button from the bottom of the form. Options include: [[~~Repeated Features~~#Table_Use\|Table]], [[~~Repeated Features~~#Graph_Use\|Line Graph, Bar Graph]] and [http://www.du.edu/ifs/help/use-online/data/worldmap.html Map]. The user is also able to display pie charts, [~~http~~:~~//www.du.edu/ifs/help/use-online/repeated/general/graph/radial.html~~ radial graphs] or scatter plots, located under the Other Graphs heading in the Flexible Displays menu.		When the user has chosen a desired series, geographic representation, time horizon as well as a scenario to display, he/she should then click on any display button from the bottom of the form. Options include: [[Repeated_Features#Table_Use\|Table]], [[Repeated_Features#Graph_Use\|Line Graph, Bar Graph]] and [http://www.du.edu/ifs/help/use-online/data/worldmap.html Map]. The user is also able to display pie charts, [[Data_Analysis#World_Map:_Historic_Data\|radial graphs]] or scatter plots, located under the Other Graphs heading in the Flexible Displays menu.

	Additionally, choosing the Display Format option located on the top menu bar allows the user to more professionally tailor the graphs as needed. Firstly, the user can change the titles for tables and graphs, and the titles of the x- and y-axes for graphs. The user can also edit the table display interval, as well as edit the year for a pie chart, scatter plot, or map. Secondly, the user is able to select the currency in which to display data that is otherwise displayed in US dollars. Thirdly, the user can set the limits of the run horizon with a maximum horizon of 2100.		Additionally, choosing the Display Format option located on the top menu bar allows the user to more professionally tailor the graphs as needed. Firstly, the user can change the titles for tables and graphs, and the titles of the x- and y-axes for graphs. The user can also edit the table display interval, as well as edit the year for a pie chart, scatter plot, or map. Secondly, the user is able to select the currency in which to display data that is otherwise displayed in US dollars. Thirdly, the user can set the limits of the run horizon with a maximum horizon of 2100.

CamrynDreyer at 17:54, 18 July 2017

2017-07-18T17:54:11Z

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	IFs is in the process of adding the results of forecasts done by other academic or international organizations such as population forecasts done by the UNPD, education forecasts done by IIASA, and a growing number of others. These forecasts can be found as their own variables under the Forecasts by Others category. They are also categorized by sub-modules of IFs, such as Economy Forecasts by Others and Energy Forecasts by Others. This new feature gives users the ability to quickly and easily compare the forecasts of other experts with those of IFs. To graph or tabulate such comparison forecasts, go to the Display Categories list, hold the control button, click on Forecasts by Others and any relevant IFs categories you wish to compare. The Displays list will then contain a list of all the variables in all selected categories.		IFs is in the process of adding the results of forecasts done by other academic or international organizations such as population forecasts done by the UNPD, education forecasts done by IIASA, and a growing number of others. These forecasts can be found as their own variables under the Forecasts by Others category. They are also categorized by sub-modules of IFs, such as Economy Forecasts by Others and Energy Forecasts by Others. This new feature gives users the ability to quickly and easily compare the forecasts of other experts with those of IFs. To graph or tabulate such comparison forecasts, go to the Display Categories list, hold the control button, click on Forecasts by Others and any relevant IFs categories you wish to compare. The Displays list will then contain a list of all the variables in all selected categories.

	When the user has chosen a desired series, geographic representation, time horizon as well as a scenario to display, he/she should then click on any display button from the bottom of the form. Options include: [[Repeated#~~Table Use~~\|Table]], [[Repeated#~~Graph Use~~\|Line Graph, Bar Graph]] and [http://www.du.edu/ifs/help/use-online/data/worldmap.html Map]. The user is also able to display pie charts, [http://www.du.edu/ifs/help/use-online/repeated/general/graph/radial.html radial graphs] or scatter plots, located under the Other Graphs heading in the Flexible Displays menu.		When the user has chosen a desired series, geographic representation, time horizon as well as a scenario to display, he/she should then click on any display button from the bottom of the form. Options include: [[Repeated Features#Table_Use\|Table]], [[Repeated Features#Graph_Use\|Line Graph, Bar Graph]] and [http://www.du.edu/ifs/help/use-online/data/worldmap.html Map]. The user is also able to display pie charts, [http://www.du.edu/ifs/help/use-online/repeated/general/graph/radial.html radial graphs] or scatter plots, located under the Other Graphs heading in the Flexible Displays menu.

	Additionally, choosing the Display Format option located on the top menu bar allows the user to more professionally tailor the graphs as needed. Firstly, the user can change the titles for tables and graphs, and the titles of the x- and y-axes for graphs. The user can also edit the table display interval, as well as edit the year for a pie chart, scatter plot, or map. Secondly, the user is able to select the currency in which to display data that is otherwise displayed in US dollars. Thirdly, the user can set the limits of the run horizon with a maximum horizon of 2100.		Additionally, choosing the Display Format option located on the top menu bar allows the user to more professionally tailor the graphs as needed. Firstly, the user can change the titles for tables and graphs, and the titles of the x- and y-axes for graphs. The user can also edit the table display interval, as well as edit the year for a pie chart, scatter plot, or map. Secondly, the user is able to select the currency in which to display data that is otherwise displayed in US dollars. Thirdly, the user can set the limits of the run horizon with a maximum horizon of 2100.

CamrynDreyer at 17:53, 18 July 2017

2017-07-18T17:53:33Z

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	IFs is in the process of adding the results of forecasts done by other academic or international organizations such as population forecasts done by the UNPD, education forecasts done by IIASA, and a growing number of others. These forecasts can be found as their own variables under the Forecasts by Others category. They are also categorized by sub-modules of IFs, such as Economy Forecasts by Others and Energy Forecasts by Others. This new feature gives users the ability to quickly and easily compare the forecasts of other experts with those of IFs. To graph or tabulate such comparison forecasts, go to the Display Categories list, hold the control button, click on Forecasts by Others and any relevant IFs categories you wish to compare. The Displays list will then contain a list of all the variables in all selected categories.		IFs is in the process of adding the results of forecasts done by other academic or international organizations such as population forecasts done by the UNPD, education forecasts done by IIASA, and a growing number of others. These forecasts can be found as their own variables under the Forecasts by Others category. They are also categorized by sub-modules of IFs, such as Economy Forecasts by Others and Energy Forecasts by Others. This new feature gives users the ability to quickly and easily compare the forecasts of other experts with those of IFs. To graph or tabulate such comparison forecasts, go to the Display Categories list, hold the control button, click on Forecasts by Others and any relevant IFs categories you wish to compare. The Displays list will then contain a list of all the variables in all selected categories.

	When the user has chosen a desired series, geographic representation, time horizon as well as a scenario to display, he/she should then click on any display button from the bottom of the form. Options include: [~~http://www.du.edu/ifs/help/use-online/repeated/general/table.html~~ Table], [~~http://www.du.edu/ifs/help/use-online/repeated/general/graph/linebar.html~~ Line Graph, Bar Graph] and [http://www.du.edu/ifs/help/use-online/data/worldmap.html Map]. The user is also able to display pie charts, [http://www.du.edu/ifs/help/use-online/repeated/general/graph/radial.html radial graphs] or scatter plots, located under the Other Graphs heading in the Flexible Displays menu.		When the user has chosen a desired series, geographic representation, time horizon as well as a scenario to display, he/she should then click on any display button from the bottom of the form. Options include: [[Repeated#Table Use\|Table]], [[Repeated#Graph Use\|Line Graph, Bar Graph]] and [http://www.du.edu/ifs/help/use-online/data/worldmap.html Map]. The user is also able to display pie charts, [http://www.du.edu/ifs/help/use-online/repeated/general/graph/radial.html radial graphs] or scatter plots, located under the Other Graphs heading in the Flexible Displays menu.

	Additionally, choosing the Display Format option located on the top menu bar allows the user to more professionally tailor the graphs as needed. Firstly, the user can change the titles for tables and graphs, and the titles of the x- and y-axes for graphs. The user can also edit the table display interval, as well as edit the year for a pie chart, scatter plot, or map. Secondly, the user is able to select the currency in which to display data that is otherwise displayed in US dollars. Thirdly, the user can set the limits of the run horizon with a maximum horizon of 2100.		Additionally, choosing the Display Format option located on the top menu bar allows the user to more professionally tailor the graphs as needed. Firstly, the user can change the titles for tables and graphs, and the titles of the x- and y-axes for graphs. The user can also edit the table display interval, as well as edit the year for a pie chart, scatter plot, or map. Secondly, the user is able to select the currency in which to display data that is otherwise displayed in US dollars. Thirdly, the user can set the limits of the run horizon with a maximum horizon of 2100.

CamrynDreyer at 17:50, 18 July 2017

2017-07-18T17:50:31Z

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	The general list of categories is located in a box on the left hand side of the screen. To the right of this list is a list of displays . Each display belongs to one of the broader categories. Initially, ALL is highlighted so Displays will contain every option included in the Flexible Displays, ordered alphabetically from A Selection of Human Condition Variables (Use A Table) to Youth Bulge, Percent of Adult Pop Between 15 and 29. If you are interested in one specific category, click on it and the general list of displays will be reduced to only those that pertain to the category you have selected.		The general list of categories is located in a box on the left hand side of the screen. To the right of this list is a list of displays . Each display belongs to one of the broader categories. Initially, ALL is highlighted so Displays will contain every option included in the Flexible Displays, ordered alphabetically from A Selection of Human Condition Variables (Use A Table) to Youth Bulge, Percent of Adult Pop Between 15 and 29. If you are interested in one specific category, click on it and the general list of displays will be reduced to only those that pertain to the category you have selected.

	To the right of the list of variables is a list of every country. By default, the 186 countries captured in IFs are available for selection. However, the Geography Options radio buttons located directly beneath the top menu bar allow users to select alternate geographic representations such as [~~http:~~/~~/www.du.edu/ifs/help/use~~-~~online/repeated/countryregion.html~~ groups, decomposed groups, or geography-lists]. Once an option other than Country/Regions is selected, the Geography box will change its contents accordingly.		To the right of the list of variables is a list of every country. By default, the 186 countries captured in IFs are available for selection. However, the Geography Options radio buttons located directly beneath the top menu bar allow users to select alternate geographic representations such as [[Repeated_Features#Country/Region,_Group_or_Geography-List\|groups, decomposed groups, or geography-lists]]. Once an option other than Country/Regions is selected, the Geography box will change its contents accordingly.

	Two smaller boxes, located at the bottom of the screen, control additional dimensions for organizing displays. Horizon specifies the year to which forecasts extend. And the Scenarios list box contains the IFs Base Case, IFs Working File and other scenario files that were already pre-loaded in the online version of the model. If you would like to learn more about what specific parameters and variables are affected by these Scenario Files, simply highlight one and click on the Explain Scenario button at the bottom of the page.		Two smaller boxes, located at the bottom of the screen, control additional dimensions for organizing displays. Horizon specifies the year to which forecasts extend. And the Scenarios list box contains the IFs Base Case, IFs Working File and other scenario files that were already pre-loaded in the online version of the model. If you would like to learn more about what specific parameters and variables are affected by these Scenario Files, simply highlight one and click on the Explain Scenario button at the bottom of the page.

CamrynDreyer at 17:48, 18 July 2017

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	The Flexible Displays can be found under Display on the Main Menu.		The Flexible Displays can be found under Display on the Main Menu.

	This display feature of IFs gives users more flexibility than the [[Geographically-Fixed_Displays\|Geographically-Fixed Displays]] by allowing for the display of forecasts (sometimes with historical data) by specific country or group. Flexible Displays allows a user to select displays that contain a wide variety of forecasted variables (sometimes in combination with historical data series), create graphs and view tables of these displays both singly or in combination with others, and even do analysis using comparison and relationship options in the menus. Not all of the variables available in IFs can be found in Flexible Displays, as its purpose is to provide users with an access to commonly-used variables for forecasting. If you wish to access the full range of variables and parameters, you can do so in [~~http://www.du.edu/ifs/help/use-online/display/selfmanaged/index.html~~ Self-Managed Displays].		This display feature of IFs gives users more flexibility than the [[Geographically-Fixed_Displays\|Geographically-Fixed Displays]] by allowing for the display of forecasts (sometimes with historical data) by specific country or group. Flexible Displays allows a user to select displays that contain a wide variety of forecasted variables (sometimes in combination with historical data series), create graphs and view tables of these displays both singly or in combination with others, and even do analysis using comparison and relationship options in the menus. Not all of the variables available in IFs can be found in Flexible Displays, as its purpose is to provide users with an access to commonly-used variables for forecasting. If you wish to access the full range of variables and parameters, you can do so in [[Self_Managed_Display_(Complete_Flexibility)\|Self-Managed Displays]].

	[[File:Useifs2.PNG\|center\|Useifs2.PNG]]		[[File:Useifs2.PNG\|center\|Useifs2.PNG]]

CamrynDreyer at 17:45, 18 July 2017

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	The Flexible Displays can be found under Display on the Main Menu.		The Flexible Displays can be found under Display on the Main Menu.

	This display feature of IFs gives users more flexibility than the [~~http://www.du.edu/ifs/help/use~~-~~online/display/geofixed.html~~ Geographically-Fixed Displays] by allowing for the display of forecasts (sometimes with historical data) by specific country or group. Flexible Displays allows a user to select displays that contain a wide variety of forecasted variables (sometimes in combination with historical data series), create graphs and view tables of these displays both singly or in combination with others, and even do analysis using comparison and relationship options in the menus. Not all of the variables available in IFs can be found in Flexible Displays, as its purpose is to provide users with an access to commonly-used variables for forecasting. If you wish to access the full range of variables and parameters, you can do so in [http://www.du.edu/ifs/help/use-online/display/selfmanaged/index.html Self-Managed Displays].		This display feature of IFs gives users more flexibility than the [[Geographically-Fixed_Displays\|Geographically-Fixed Displays]] by allowing for the display of forecasts (sometimes with historical data) by specific country or group. Flexible Displays allows a user to select displays that contain a wide variety of forecasted variables (sometimes in combination with historical data series), create graphs and view tables of these displays both singly or in combination with others, and even do analysis using comparison and relationship options in the menus. Not all of the variables available in IFs can be found in Flexible Displays, as its purpose is to provide users with an access to commonly-used variables for forecasting. If you wish to access the full range of variables and parameters, you can do so in [http://www.du.edu/ifs/help/use-online/display/selfmanaged/index.html Self-Managed Displays].

	[[File:Useifs2.PNG\|center]]		[[File:Useifs2.PNG\|center\|Useifs2.PNG]]

	The general list of categories is located in a box on the left hand side of the screen. To the right of this list is a list of displays . Each display belongs to one of the broader categories. Initially, ALL is highlighted so Displays will contain every option included in the Flexible Displays, ordered alphabetically from A Selection of Human Condition Variables (Use A Table) to Youth Bulge, Percent of Adult Pop Between 15 and 29. If you are interested in one specific category, click on it and the general list of displays will be reduced to only those that pertain to the category you have selected.		The general list of categories is located in a box on the left hand side of the screen. To the right of this list is a list of displays . Each display belongs to one of the broader categories. Initially, ALL is highlighted so Displays will contain every option included in the Flexible Displays, ordered alphabetically from A Selection of Human Condition Variables (Use A Table) to Youth Bulge, Percent of Adult Pop Between 15 and 29. If you are interested in one specific category, click on it and the general list of displays will be reduced to only those that pertain to the category you have selected.
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	Certain displays, such as education, when selected, will cause other windows to appear that display different dimensions, or ways of disaggregating the data. For example, selecting the display Education All Levels History and Forecast brings up the 2nd Dimensions as shown below, in this case gender, from which the user is able to choose.		Certain displays, such as education, when selected, will cause other windows to appear that display different dimensions, or ways of disaggregating the data. For example, selecting the display Education All Levels History and Forecast brings up the 2nd Dimensions as shown below, in this case gender, from which the user is able to choose.

	[[File:Useifs3.PNG\|center]]		[[File:Useifs3.PNG\|center\|Useifs3.PNG]]

	The user is also able simultaneously to select more than one country, variable, category, dimension, or Scenario File for tables or graphics by simply clicking on one item in any of the boxes displayed, holding down the control button (Ctrl) and clicking on another one in the same box. Horizon is the only field that does not allow multiple selections. This function is particularly useful for comparison analysis, whether the user is comparing results for different variables, different scenarios, different countries, or some combination of the three.		The user is also able simultaneously to select more than one country, variable, category, dimension, or Scenario File for tables or graphics by simply clicking on one item in any of the boxes displayed, holding down the control button (Ctrl) and clicking on another one in the same box. Horizon is the only field that does not allow multiple selections. This function is particularly useful for comparison analysis, whether the user is comparing results for different variables, different scenarios, different countries, or some combination of the three.
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	For example, a user might want to analyze lower secondary and upper secondary education gross enrollment rates for both the US and the UK, in which case, he/she would click on the Education Secondary category, select Education Secondary Lower, Gross Enrollment in the Display list, hold the control button, select Education Secondary Upper, Gross Enrollment and then select both countries under the Geography list. Total (male and female combined), the year 2030, and the Working File (identical to the Base Case if a user hasn't run any scenario files) are the default selections for the rest of the fields. Click Line Graph to create the graph displayed below.		For example, a user might want to analyze lower secondary and upper secondary education gross enrollment rates for both the US and the UK, in which case, he/she would click on the Education Secondary category, select Education Secondary Lower, Gross Enrollment in the Display list, hold the control button, select Education Secondary Upper, Gross Enrollment and then select both countries under the Geography list. Total (male and female combined), the year 2030, and the Working File (identical to the Base Case if a user hasn't run any scenario files) are the default selections for the rest of the fields. Click Line Graph to create the graph displayed below.

	[[File:Useifs4.PNG\|center]]		[[File:Useifs4.PNG\|center\|Useifs4.PNG]]

	IFs is in the process of adding the results of forecasts done by other academic or international organizations such as population forecasts done by the UNPD, education forecasts done by IIASA, and a growing number of others. These forecasts can be found as their own variables under the Forecasts by Others category. They are also categorized by sub-modules of IFs, such as Economy Forecasts by Others and Energy Forecasts by Others. This new feature gives users the ability to quickly and easily compare the forecasts of other experts with those of IFs. To graph or tabulate such comparison forecasts, go to the Display Categories list, hold the control button, click on Forecasts by Others and any relevant IFs categories you wish to compare. The Displays list will then contain a list of all the variables in all selected categories.		IFs is in the process of adding the results of forecasts done by other academic or international organizations such as population forecasts done by the UNPD, education forecasts done by IIASA, and a growing number of others. These forecasts can be found as their own variables under the Forecasts by Others category. They are also categorized by sub-modules of IFs, such as Economy Forecasts by Others and Energy Forecasts by Others. This new feature gives users the ability to quickly and easily compare the forecasts of other experts with those of IFs. To graph or tabulate such comparison forecasts, go to the Display Categories list, hold the control button, click on Forecasts by Others and any relevant IFs categories you wish to compare. The Displays list will then contain a list of all the variables in all selected categories.
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	The Explain menu in the heading is an option that, when selected, will provide a definition, show the historic formula, and list any dimensions available for any selected variable – see the image displayed below.		The Explain menu in the heading is an option that, when selected, will provide a definition, show the historic formula, and list any dimensions available for any selected variable – see the image displayed below.

	[[File:Useifs5.PNG\|center]]Clicking on the Search Lists option in the heading allows the user to search for any variable in the IFs database, and add that variable to the Displays box in the Flexible Displays main menu by clicking on the Load button.		[[File:Useifs5.PNG\|center\|Useifs5.PNG]]Clicking on the Search Lists option in the heading allows the user to search for any variable in the IFs database, and add that variable to the Displays box in the Flexible Displays main menu by clicking on the Load button.

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	This display feature of IFs gives users more flexibility than the [http://www.du.edu/ifs/help/use-online/display/geofixed.html Geographically-Fixed Displays] by allowing for the display of forecasts (sometimes with historical data) by specific country or group. Flexible Displays allows a user to select displays that contain a wide variety of forecasted variables (sometimes in combination with historical data series), create graphs and view tables of these displays both singly or in combination with others, and even do analysis using comparison and relationship options in the menus. Not all of the variables available in IFs can be found in Flexible Displays, as its purpose is to provide users with an access to commonly-used variables for forecasting. If you wish to access the full range of variables and parameters, you can do so in [http://www.du.edu/ifs/help/use-online/display/selfmanaged/index.html Self-Managed Displays].		This display feature of IFs gives users more flexibility than the [http://www.du.edu/ifs/help/use-online/display/geofixed.html Geographically-Fixed Displays] by allowing for the display of forecasts (sometimes with historical data) by specific country or group. Flexible Displays allows a user to select displays that contain a wide variety of forecasted variables (sometimes in combination with historical data series), create graphs and view tables of these displays both singly or in combination with others, and even do analysis using comparison and relationship options in the menus. Not all of the variables available in IFs can be found in Flexible Displays, as its purpose is to provide users with an access to commonly-used variables for forecasting. If you wish to access the full range of variables and parameters, you can do so in [http://www.du.edu/ifs/help/use-online/display/selfmanaged/index.html Self-Managed Displays].

	~~http~~:~~//www.du.edu/ifs/help/media/images/use-online/flexible1~~.PNG		[[File:Useifs2.PNG\|center]]

	The general list of categories is located in a box on the left hand side of the screen. To the right of this list is a list of displays . Each display belongs to one of the broader categories. Initially, ALL is highlighted so Displays will contain every option included in the Flexible Displays, ordered alphabetically from A Selection of Human Condition Variables (Use A Table) to Youth Bulge, Percent of Adult Pop Between 15 and 29. If you are interested in one specific category, click on it and the general list of displays will be reduced to only those that pertain to the category you have selected.		The general list of categories is located in a box on the left hand side of the screen. To the right of this list is a list of displays . Each display belongs to one of the broader categories. Initially, ALL is highlighted so Displays will contain every option included in the Flexible Displays, ordered alphabetically from A Selection of Human Condition Variables (Use A Table) to Youth Bulge, Percent of Adult Pop Between 15 and 29. If you are interested in one specific category, click on it and the general list of displays will be reduced to only those that pertain to the category you have selected.
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	Certain displays, such as education, when selected, will cause other windows to appear that display different dimensions, or ways of disaggregating the data. For example, selecting the display Education All Levels History and Forecast brings up the 2nd Dimensions as shown below, in this case gender, from which the user is able to choose.		Certain displays, such as education, when selected, will cause other windows to appear that display different dimensions, or ways of disaggregating the data. For example, selecting the display Education All Levels History and Forecast brings up the 2nd Dimensions as shown below, in this case gender, from which the user is able to choose.

	~~http~~:~~//www.du.edu/ifs/help/media/images/use-online/flexible2~~.PNG		[[File:Useifs3.PNG\|center]]

	The user is also able simultaneously to select more than one country, variable, category, dimension, or Scenario File for tables or graphics by simply clicking on one item in any of the boxes displayed, holding down the control button (Ctrl) and clicking on another one in the same box. Horizon is the only field that does not allow multiple selections. This function is particularly useful for comparison analysis, whether the user is comparing results for different variables, different scenarios, different countries, or some combination of the three.		The user is also able simultaneously to select more than one country, variable, category, dimension, or Scenario File for tables or graphics by simply clicking on one item in any of the boxes displayed, holding down the control button (Ctrl) and clicking on another one in the same box. Horizon is the only field that does not allow multiple selections. This function is particularly useful for comparison analysis, whether the user is comparing results for different variables, different scenarios, different countries, or some combination of the three.
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	For example, a user might want to analyze lower secondary and upper secondary education gross enrollment rates for both the US and the UK, in which case, he/she would click on the Education Secondary category, select Education Secondary Lower, Gross Enrollment in the Display list, hold the control button, select Education Secondary Upper, Gross Enrollment and then select both countries under the Geography list. Total (male and female combined), the year 2030, and the Working File (identical to the Base Case if a user hasn't run any scenario files) are the default selections for the rest of the fields. Click Line Graph to create the graph displayed below.		For example, a user might want to analyze lower secondary and upper secondary education gross enrollment rates for both the US and the UK, in which case, he/she would click on the Education Secondary category, select Education Secondary Lower, Gross Enrollment in the Display list, hold the control button, select Education Secondary Upper, Gross Enrollment and then select both countries under the Geography list. Total (male and female combined), the year 2030, and the Working File (identical to the Base Case if a user hasn't run any scenario files) are the default selections for the rest of the fields. Click Line Graph to create the graph displayed below.

	~~http~~:~~//www.du.edu/ifs/help/media/images/use-online/flexible3~~.PNG		[[File:Useifs4.PNG\|center]]

	IFs is in the process of adding the results of forecasts done by other academic or international organizations such as population forecasts done by the UNPD, education forecasts done by IIASA, and a growing number of others. These forecasts can be found as their own variables under the Forecasts by Others category. They are also categorized by sub-modules of IFs, such as Economy Forecasts by Others and Energy Forecasts by Others. This new feature gives users the ability to quickly and easily compare the forecasts of other experts with those of IFs. To graph or tabulate such comparison forecasts, go to the Display Categories list, hold the control button, click on Forecasts by Others and any relevant IFs categories you wish to compare. The Displays list will then contain a list of all the variables in all selected categories.		IFs is in the process of adding the results of forecasts done by other academic or international organizations such as population forecasts done by the UNPD, education forecasts done by IIASA, and a growing number of others. These forecasts can be found as their own variables under the Forecasts by Others category. They are also categorized by sub-modules of IFs, such as Economy Forecasts by Others and Energy Forecasts by Others. This new feature gives users the ability to quickly and easily compare the forecasts of other experts with those of IFs. To graph or tabulate such comparison forecasts, go to the Display Categories list, hold the control button, click on Forecasts by Others and any relevant IFs categories you wish to compare. The Displays list will then contain a list of all the variables in all selected categories.
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	The Explain menu in the heading is an option that, when selected, will provide a definition, show the historic formula, and list any dimensions available for any selected variable – see the image displayed below.		The Explain menu in the heading is an option that, when selected, will provide a definition, show the historic formula, and list any dimensions available for any selected variable – see the image displayed below.

	~~http~~:~~//www.du.edu/ifs/help/media/images/use-online/flexible4~~.PNG		[[File:Useifs5.PNG\|center]]Clicking on the Search Lists option in the heading allows the user to search for any variable in the IFs database, and add that variable to the Displays box in the Flexible Displays main menu by clicking on the Load button.

	Clicking on the Search Lists option in the heading allows the user to search for any variable in the IFs database, and add that variable to the Displays box in the Flexible Displays main menu by clicking on the Load button.