Flexible Displays (Download) - Revision history

Simon.Kyeremeh at 19:32, 31 March 2026

2026-03-31T19:32:05Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:32, 31 March 2026
Line 1:		Line 1:
	The Flexible Displays can be found under Display on the Main Menu. This display feature of IFs allows users more flexibility than the [[Geographically-fixed_Displays_(Download)\|Geographically-fixed Displays]] by allowing for the display of data sets by specific country or group.		The Flexible Displays can be found under Display on the Main Menu.

	~~[[File:Flexibledisplay.gif\|frame\|right\|Example~~ of ~~the Flexible Display window in~~ IFs~~]]The Flexible Displays is designed to allow~~ users ~~to graph information on a specific~~ [[~~Country/Region,_Group_or_G~~-~~List~~\|country~~/region~~ or ~~groups]]~~.		This display feature of IFs allows users more flexibility than the [[Geographically-fixed_Displays_(Download)\|Geographically-fixed Displays]] by allowing for the display of data sets by specific country or group.

	~~The display variables are located in a list on the left hand side~~ of the ~~screen called the '''~~Display ~~Macro Categories'''. These are the broad, top-level domains (like "Health" or "Infrastructure") that organize the overall scope of data. Beneath~~ is ~~'''Display Meso Categories.''' This~~ allow ~~the user~~ to ~~select~~ specific, ~~second~~-~~level sub-sectors (like "Communicable Disease"~~ or ~~"Water and Sanitation") that drill down into the detailed components within each macro domain~~.		[[File:Flexibledisplay.gif\|frame\|right\|Example of the Flexible Display window in IFs]]The Flexible Displays is designed to allow users to graph information on a specific [[Country/Region,_Group_or_G-List\|country/region or group]].

	~~'''Horizon'''~~ is the ~~last~~ on ~~this thread, which allows~~ the ~~user~~ to ~~set~~ the ~~forecast period, displaying target years from 2022 to 2100, starting with near~~-~~term annual steps and shifting~~ to ~~continuous five-year intervals after 2025~~.		The display variables are located in a list on the left hand side of the screen. To the right of this list of variables is a list of general categories. Each display belongs to one of the broader categories. 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. [[Self-Managed_Display_(Download)\|Learn how to incorporate your own categories]].

	To the right of ~~this list of variables~~ is a list of ~~general categories~~. ~~Each~~ display ~~belongs to one~~ of the ~~broader categories~~. 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.~~ [[~~Self-Managed_Display_(Download)~~\|~~Learn how to incorporate your own categories~~]].		To the right of the general categories is a list of every country. If, instead of displaying countries/regions, you would like to display groups, simply click on the Using Countries/Regions option on the Flexible Displays' Main Menu. The list at the very bottom of the screen is of the different Run-Result-Files that accompanied your version of the software. If you would like to learn more about specifically what parameters and variables are affected by these Run-Result-Files, simply highlight one and click on the [[Annotation\|Annotation]] button.

	* '''Scenarios:''' These are the lists at the very bottom of the screen of the different ~~Run-Result-Files that accompanied your version~~ of the ~~software~~. ~~If you would like to learn more about specifically what parameters and variables are affected by these Run-Result-Files~~, ~~simply highlight one and click on~~ the~~ [[Annotation]] button. Every~~ user ~~can access the IFSBase.run and other add-on Run files integrated with a specific version of the model~~. The user is also able to select more than one country or more than one Run-Result-File for graphing. Simply click on one country/region, hold in the control button (ctrl), and click on another country/region. Do the same to see a graph displaying results as the product of more than one Run-Result-File. ~~Additionally~~, ~~one~~ is able to ~~generate a Table~~, ~~Line graph, Export selected variables, Explain scenario~~, Map ~~and manage a list of variables by categories~~. ~~Flexible~~ Display ~~has a number of general lists~~ on the ~~title page, through which~~ the user ~~is able~~ to ~~explore or manipulate~~ the ~~graph~~. ~~These are described below.~~		Certain variables and categories, 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 file Education Tertiary Student Flow brings up another dimension, in this case gender, from which the user is able to choose.
	* '''Display Format:''' 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, scatterplot, or map. Secondly, the user is able to select ~~a list of currencies for~~ which ~~one wants~~ to display data ~~other than~~ US dollars ~~(and find its equivalent with USD)~~. ~~Within this space~~, the user can ~~adjust the horizon setting, which defines~~ the limits of the run horizon, with a maximum of 2100 and a minimum of ~~2022, as well as allowing the user to run file horizon choice~~. ''Use estimation to complete data'' options instruct the model to use existing data to fill in missing values based on the patterns found in a complete dataset to predict future outcomes. Slightly different from the Use estimation to complete data, the ~~''Use estimation to complete data (only holes no extrapolation) option'' tells the model to fill in missing values within the existing data range~~, ~~without predicting beyond that. Lastly, the ''"Use all available Historical Data"'' option tells~~ the model ~~to learn from past information and~~ provide the most up-to-date historical data available ~~to make predictions~~.
	* '''Other Grouping Options:''' Users can improve the ~~accuracy of data by selecting options such as Using Intersection for "Decomposed Groups~~,~~" "G-Lists," or "Grouping Aggregations," which allow for extracting data within specific geographic segments~~ to ~~create a representative value.~~		The user is also able to select more than one country or more than one Run-Result-File for graphing. Simply click on one country/region, hold in the control button (ctrl), and click on another country/region. Do the same to see a graph displaying results as the product of more than one Run-Result-File.
	* '''Other Graphs''': When the ~~user has chosen the display~~ to ~~graph and~~ the ~~countries/regions or groups~~ that ~~you to display, click on  [[General_Display_Options#Graph_Use\|Bar Graph]]~~. The user is also able to display pie charts and [[General_Display_Options#Radial_Graph\|radial graphs]], stacked bars, and scatter plot located under the Other Graphs heading. For an explanation on how to use the Map feature, click on [[General_Display_Options#Map_Use\|Map Use]].
	* '''Explain~~:'''~~ 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.		When the user has chosen the display to graph and the countries/regions or groups that you to display, click on [[General_Display_Options#Graph_Use\|Line Graph or Bar Graph]]. The user is also able to display pie charts and [[General_Display_Options#Radial_Graph\|radial graphs]], located under the Other Graphs heading. For an explanation on how to use the Map feature, click on [[General_Display_Options#Map_Use\|Map Use]].
	* '''Edit List''': User is able to ~~manage or update~~ the list of ~~categories~~ in ~~this section by entering or manually inputting a new variable~~. The user is able to edit the variables listed in Flexible Displays by first selecting [~~./Http://localhost/ifs/ifsweb/frm%20Varsel.aspx~~ Self-Managed Display] and then selecting [[Variable_Selection_Options#Edit_Variable_List\|Edit Variable Lists]]~~. Note: once the List is updated, click Exported Select List and Save Changes to complete the process. The results will be saved to the VarList in IFS.~~
	* '''Search Lists:''' This option allows the user to find Variable List, Variable name or description of categories that the model uses to identify relevant data in the heading. The user can then load the pop-up information and return to Flexible display.		Additionally, choosing the Display Format option located on the Flexible Displays menu 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, scatterplot, 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 and a minimum of 1960. Fourthly, check the “Use all historic data” feature, and the model will provide the most up to date historical data available. The last option, the “Use Estimation” option, tells the model to extrapolate from the historic data to fill in any possible holes in the data that exist.
	* '''Help''': When you hover over this button, it provides you with guidance about the model's features to complete a task.
	* '''The Geography Options''' is the sub-section found beneath the general list in the title of the flexible display menu. This presents the user with options to select a category (or categories) of variables vis-à-vis its specific location(s). These options enable the user to navigate among countries and regions or the classification of the aforementioned. These include ''Country/Regions, Groups, Decomposed Group, Geography-ListsCountry/Regions and Groups, Country/Regions and Decomposed Groups''. Additionally, the user could make these set options/groups appear fully or partially via the ''Hide Non-Core option''. The ''View History plus Forecast'' option enables users to view/pull previous and future datasets of variables.		The Explain List 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.

			Clicking on the the Search option in the heading allows the user to search for any variable in the IFs database, and add that variable to the list of available variables in the Flexible Displays.

			The user is able to edit the variables listed in Flexible Displays by first selecting [[Self-Managed_Display_(Download)\|Self-Managed Display]], and then selecting [[Variable_Selection_Options#Edit_Variable_List\|Edit Variable Lists]].

Simon.Kyeremeh at 17:26, 5 January 2026

2026-01-05T17:26:36Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:26, 5 January 2026
Line 9:		Line 9:
	To the right of this list of variables is a list of general categories. Each display belongs to one of the broader categories. 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. [[Self-Managed_Display_(Download)\|Learn how to incorporate your own categories]].		To the right of this list of variables is a list of general categories. Each display belongs to one of the broader categories. 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. [[Self-Managed_Display_(Download)\|Learn how to incorporate your own categories]].

	'''Scenarios:''' These are the lists at the very bottom of the screen of the different Run-Result-Files that accompanied your version of the software. If you would like to learn more about specifically what parameters and variables are affected by these Run-Result-Files, simply highlight one and click on the [[Annotation]] button. Every user can access the IFSBase.run and other add-on Run files integrated with a specific version of the model. The user is also able to select more than one country or more than one Run-Result-File for graphing. Simply click on one country/region, hold in the control button (ctrl), and click on another country/region. Do the same to see a graph displaying results as the product of more than one Run-Result-File. Additionally, one is able to generate a Table, Line graph, Export selected variables, Explain scenario, Map and manage a list of variables by categories. Flexible Display has a number of general lists on the title page, through which the user is able to explore or manipulate the graph. These are described below.		* '''Scenarios:''' These are the lists at the very bottom of the screen of the different Run-Result-Files that accompanied your version of the software. If you would like to learn more about specifically what parameters and variables are affected by these Run-Result-Files, simply highlight one and click on the [[Annotation]] button. Every user can access the IFSBase.run and other add-on Run files integrated with a specific version of the model. The user is also able to select more than one country or more than one Run-Result-File for graphing. Simply click on one country/region, hold in the control button (ctrl), and click on another country/region. Do the same to see a graph displaying results as the product of more than one Run-Result-File. Additionally, one is able to generate a Table, Line graph, Export selected variables, Explain scenario, Map and manage a list of variables by categories. Flexible Display has a number of general lists on the title page, through which the user is able to explore or manipulate the graph. These are described below.
			* '''Display Format:''' 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, scatterplot, or map. Secondly, the user is able to select a list of currencies for which one wants to display data other than US dollars (and find its equivalent with USD). Within this space, the user can adjust the horizon setting, which defines the limits of the run horizon, with a maximum of 2100 and a minimum of 2022, as well as allowing the user to run file horizon choice. ''Use estimation to complete data'' options instruct the model to use existing data to fill in missing values based on the patterns found in a complete dataset to predict future outcomes. Slightly different from the Use estimation to complete data, the ''Use estimation to complete data (only holes no extrapolation) option'' tells the model to fill in missing values within the existing data range, without predicting beyond that. Lastly, the ''"Use all available Historical Data"'' option tells the model to learn from past information and provide the most up-to-date historical data available to make predictions.
	'''Display Format:''' 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, scatterplot, or map. Secondly, the user is able to select a list of currencies for which one wants to display data other than US dollars (and find its equivalent with USD). Within this space, the user can adjust the horizon setting, which defines the limits of the run horizon, with a maximum of 2100 and a minimum of 2022, as well as allowing the user to run file horizon choice. ''Use estimation to complete data'' options instruct the model to use existing data to fill in missing values based on the patterns found in a complete dataset to predict future outcomes. Slightly different from the Use estimation to complete data, the ''Use estimation to complete data (only holes no extrapolation) option'' tells the model to fill in missing values within the existing data range, without predicting beyond that. Lastly, the ''"Use all available Historical Data"'' option tells the model to learn from past information and provide the most up-to-date historical data available to make predictions.		* '''Other Grouping Options:''' Users can improve the accuracy of data by selecting options such as Using Intersection for "Decomposed Groups," "G-Lists," or "Grouping Aggregations," which allow for extracting data within specific geographic segments to create a representative value.
			* '''Other Graphs''': When the user has chosen the display to graph and the countries/regions or groups that you to display, click on  [[General_Display_Options#Graph_Use\|Bar Graph]]. The user is also able to display pie charts and [[General_Display_Options#Radial_Graph\|radial graphs]], stacked bars, and scatter plot located under the Other Graphs heading. For an explanation on how to use the Map feature, click on [[General_Display_Options#Map_Use\|Map Use]].
	'''Other Grouping Options:''' Users can improve the accuracy of data by selecting options such as Using Intersection for "Decomposed Groups," "G-Lists," or "Grouping Aggregations," which allow for extracting data within specific geographic segments to create a representative value.		* '''Explain:''' 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.
			* '''Edit List''': User is able to manage or update the list of categories in this section by entering or manually inputting a new variable. The user is able to edit the variables listed in Flexible Displays by first selecting [./Http://localhost/ifs/ifsweb/frm%20Varsel.aspx Self-Managed Display] and then selecting [[Variable_Selection_Options#Edit_Variable_List\|Edit Variable Lists]]. Note: once the List is updated, click Exported Select List and Save Changes to complete the process. The results will be saved to the VarList in IFS.
	'''Other Graphs''': When the user has chosen the display to graph and the countries/regions or groups that you to display, click on  [[General_Display_Options#Graph_Use\|Bar Graph]]. The user is also able to display pie charts and [[General_Display_Options#Radial_Graph\|radial graphs]], stacked bars, and scatter plot located under the Other Graphs heading. For an explanation on how to use the Map feature, click on [[General_Display_Options#Map_Use\|Map Use]].		* '''Search Lists:''' This option allows the user to find Variable List, Variable name or description of categories that the model uses to identify relevant data in the heading. The user can then load the pop-up information and return to Flexible display.
			* '''Help''': When you hover over this button, it provides you with guidance about the model's features to complete a task.
	'''Explain:''' 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.		* '''The Geography Options''' is the sub-section found beneath the general list in the title of the flexible display menu. This presents the user with options to select a category (or categories) of variables vis-à-vis its specific location(s). These options enable the user to navigate among countries and regions or the classification of the aforementioned. These include ''Country/Regions, Groups, Decomposed Group, Geography-ListsCountry/Regions and Groups, Country/Regions and Decomposed Groups''. Additionally, the user could make these set options/groups appear fully or partially via the ''Hide Non-Core option''. The ''View History plus Forecast'' option enables users to view/pull previous and future datasets of variables.

	'''Edit List''': User is able to manage or update the list of categories in this section by entering or manually inputting a new variable. The user is able to edit the variables listed in Flexible Displays by first selecting [./Http://localhost/ifs/ifsweb/frm%20Varsel.aspx Self-Managed Display] and then selecting [[Variable_Selection_Options#Edit_Variable_List\|Edit Variable Lists]]. Note: once the List is updated, click Exported Select List and Save Changes to complete the process. The results will be saved to the VarList in IFS.

	'''Search Lists:''' This option allows the user to find Variable List, Variable name or description of categories that the model uses to identify relevant data in the heading. The user can then load the pop-up information and return to Flexible display.

	'''Help''': When you hover over this button, it provides you with guidance about the model's features to complete a task.

	'''The Geography Options''' is the sub-section found beneath the general list in the title of the flexible display menu. This presents the user with options to select a category (or categories) of variables vis-à-vis its specific location(s). These options enable the user to navigate among countries and regions or the classification of the aforementioned. These include ''Country/Regions, Groups, Decomposed Group, Geography-ListsCountry/Regions and Groups, Country/Regions and Decomposed Groups''. Additionally, the user could make these set options/groups appear fully or partially via the ''Hide Non-Core option''. The ''View History plus Forecast'' option enables users to view/pull previous and future datasets of variables.

Simon.Kyeremeh: Major Changes

2025-12-17T19:24:06Z

Major Changes

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:24, 17 December 2025
Line 9:		Line 9:
	To the right of this list of variables is a list of general categories. Each display belongs to one of the broader categories. 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. [[Self-Managed_Display_(Download)\|Learn how to incorporate your own categories]].		To the right of this list of variables is a list of general categories. Each display belongs to one of the broader categories. 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. [[Self-Managed_Display_(Download)\|Learn how to incorporate your own categories]].

	'''Scenarios:''' ~~The list~~ at the very bottom of the screen is of the different Run-Result-Files that accompanied your version of the software. If you would like to learn more about specifically what parameters and variables are affected by these Run-Result-Files, simply highlight one and click on the [[Annotation]] button. The user is also able to select more than one country or more than one Run-Result-File for graphing. Simply click on one country/region, hold in the control button (ctrl), and click on another country/region. Do the same to see a graph displaying results as the product of more than one Run-Result-File. Additionally, one is able to generate a Table, Line graph, Export selected variables, Explain scenario, Map and manage a list of variables by categories. Flexible Display has a number of general lists on the title page, through which the user is able to explore or manipulate the graph. These are described below.		'''Scenarios:''' These are the lists at the very bottom of the screen of the different Run-Result-Files that accompanied your version of the software. If you would like to learn more about specifically what parameters and variables are affected by these Run-Result-Files, simply highlight one and click on the [[Annotation]] button. Every user can access the IFSBase.run and other add-on Run files integrated with a specific version of the model. The user is also able to select more than one country or more than one Run-Result-File for graphing. Simply click on one country/region, hold in the control button (ctrl), and click on another country/region. Do the same to see a graph displaying results as the product of more than one Run-Result-File. Additionally, one is able to generate a Table, Line graph, Export selected variables, Explain scenario, Map and manage a list of variables by categories. Flexible Display has a number of general lists on the title page, through which the user is able to explore or manipulate the graph. These are described below.

	'''Display Format:''' 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, scatterplot, or map. Secondly, the user is able to select a list of currencies for which one wants to display data other than US dollars (and find its equivalent with USD). Within this space, the user can adjust the horizon setting, which defines the limits of the run horizon, with a maximum of 2100 and a minimum of 2022, as well as allowing the user to run file horizon choice. ''Use estimation to complete data'' options instruct the model to use existing data to fill in missing values based on the patterns found in a complete dataset to predict future outcomes. Slightly different from the Use estimation to complete data, the ''Use estimation to complete data (only holes no extrapolation) option'' tells the model to fill in missing values within the existing data range, without predicting beyond that. Lastly, the ''"Use all available Historical Data"'' option tells the model to learn from past information and provide the most up-to-date historical data available to make predictions.		'''Display Format:''' 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, scatterplot, or map. Secondly, the user is able to select a list of currencies for which one wants to display data other than US dollars (and find its equivalent with USD). Within this space, the user can adjust the horizon setting, which defines the limits of the run horizon, with a maximum of 2100 and a minimum of 2022, as well as allowing the user to run file horizon choice. ''Use estimation to complete data'' options instruct the model to use existing data to fill in missing values based on the patterns found in a complete dataset to predict future outcomes. Slightly different from the Use estimation to complete data, the ''Use estimation to complete data (only holes no extrapolation) option'' tells the model to fill in missing values within the existing data range, without predicting beyond that. Lastly, the ''"Use all available Historical Data"'' option tells the model to learn from past information and provide the most up-to-date historical data available to make predictions.

Simon.Kyeremeh: Major Changes

2025-12-17T19:15:24Z

Major Changes

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:15, 17 December 2025
Line 1:		Line 1:
	~~Edits here, Add another~~		The Flexible Displays can be found under Display on the Main Menu. This display feature of IFs allows users more flexibility than the [[Geographically-fixed_Displays_(Download)\|Geographically-fixed Displays]] by allowing for the display of data sets by specific country or group.

	The Flexible Displays ~~can be found under Display~~ on ~~the Main Menu~~.		[[File:Flexibledisplay.gif\|frame\|right\|Example of the Flexible Display window in IFs]]The Flexible Displays is designed to allow users to graph information on a specific [[Country/Region,_Group_or_G-List\|country/region or groups]].

	~~This~~ display ~~feature~~ of ~~IFs allows users more flexibility than~~ the~~ [[Geographically~~-~~fixed_Displays_~~(~~Download~~)~~\|Geographically-fixed Displays]] by allowing for~~ the ~~display~~ of data ~~sets by~~ specific ~~country~~ or ~~group~~.		The display variables are located in a list on the left hand side of the screen called the '''Display Macro Categories'''. These are the broad, top-level domains (like "Health" or "Infrastructure") that organize the overall scope of data. Beneath is '''Display Meso Categories.''' This allow the user to select specific, second-level sub-sectors (like "Communicable Disease" or "Water and Sanitation") that drill down into the detailed components within each macro domain.

	~~[[File:Flexibledisplay.gif\|frame\|right\|Example of~~ the ~~Flexible Display window in IFs]]The Flexible Displays is designed~~ to ~~allow users~~ to ~~graph information on a specific [[Country/Region~~,~~_Group_or_G~~-~~List\|country/region or group]]~~.		'''Horizon''' is the last on this thread, which allows the user to set the forecast period, displaying target years from 2022 to 2100, starting with near-term annual steps and shifting to continuous five-year intervals after 2025.

	~~The display variables are located in a list on the left hand side of the screen.~~ To the right of this list of variables is a list of general categories. Each display belongs to one of the broader categories. 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. [[Self-Managed_Display_(Download)\|Learn how to incorporate your own categories]].		To the right of this list of variables is a list of general categories. Each display belongs to one of the broader categories. 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. [[Self-Managed_Display_(Download)\|Learn how to incorporate your own categories]].

	To the right of the general categories is a list of every country. If, instead of displaying countries/regions, you would like to display groups, simply click on the Using Countries/Regions option on the Flexible Displays' ~~Main Menu.~~ The list at the very bottom of the screen is of the different Run-Result-Files that accompanied your version of the software. If you would like to learn more about specifically what parameters and variables are affected by these Run-Result-Files, simply highlight one and click on the [[~~Annotation\|~~Annotation]] button.		'''Scenarios:''' The list at the very bottom of the screen is of the different Run-Result-Files that accompanied your version of the software. If you would like to learn more about specifically what parameters and variables are affected by these Run-Result-Files, simply highlight one and click on the [[Annotation]] button. The user is also able to select more than one country or more than one Run-Result-File for graphing. Simply click on one country/region, hold in the control button (ctrl), and click on another country/region. Do the same to see a graph displaying results as the product of more than one Run-Result-File. Additionally, one is able to generate a Table, Line graph, Export selected variables, Explain scenario, Map and manage a list of variables by categories. Flexible Display has a number of general lists on the title page, through which the user is able to explore or manipulate the graph. These are described below.

	Certain variables and '''categories''', 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 file Education Tertiary Student Flow brings up another dimension, in this case gender, from which the user is able to choose.

	The user is also able to select more than one country or more than one Run-Result-File for graphing. Simply click on one country/region, hold in the control button (ctrl), and click on another country/region. Do the same to see a graph displaying results as the product of more than one Run-Result-File.


	~~One~~ is able to generate a Table, Line graph, Export selected ~~variable~~, Explain scenario, Map and manage list of variables.

	Flexible Display has a number of general lists on the title page, through which the user is able to explore or manipulate the graph. These are described below.

	'''Display Format:''' 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, scatterplot, or map. Secondly, the user is able to select a list of currencies for which one wants to display data other than US dollars (and find its equivalent with USD). Within this space, the user can adjust the horizon setting, which defines the limits of the run horizon, with a maximum of 2100 and a minimum of 2022, as well as allowing the user to run file horizon choice. ''Use estimation to complete data'' options instruct the model to use existing data to fill in missing values based on the patterns found in a complete dataset to predict future outcomes. Slightly different from the Use estimation to complete data, the ''Use estimation to complete data (only holes no extrapolation) option'' tells the model to fill in missing values within the existing data range, without predicting beyond that. Lastly, the ''"Use all available Historical Data"'' option tells the model to learn from past information and provide the most up-to-date historical data available to make predictions.		'''Display Format:''' 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, scatterplot, or map. Secondly, the user is able to select a list of currencies for which one wants to display data other than US dollars (and find its equivalent with USD). Within this space, the user can adjust the horizon setting, which defines the limits of the run horizon, with a maximum of 2100 and a minimum of 2022, as well as allowing the user to run file horizon choice. ''Use estimation to complete data'' options instruct the model to use existing data to fill in missing values based on the patterns found in a complete dataset to predict future outcomes. Slightly different from the Use estimation to complete data, the ''Use estimation to complete data (only holes no extrapolation) option'' tells the model to fill in missing values within the existing data range, without predicting beyond that. Lastly, the ''"Use all available Historical Data"'' option tells the model to learn from past information and provide the most up-to-date historical data available to make predictions.

Simon.Kyeremeh: In- progress

2025-11-18T16:21:24Z

In- progress

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:21, 18 November 2025
Line 14:		Line 14:

	The user is also able to select more than one country or more than one Run-Result-File for graphing. Simply click on one country/region, hold in the control button (ctrl), and click on another country/region. Do the same to see a graph displaying results as the product of more than one Run-Result-File.		The user is also able to select more than one country or more than one Run-Result-File for graphing. Simply click on one country/region, hold in the control button (ctrl), and click on another country/region. Do the same to see a graph displaying results as the product of more than one Run-Result-File.


			One is able to generate a Table, Line graph, Export selected variable, Explain scenario, Map and manage list of variables.

	Flexible Display has a number of general lists on the title page, through which the user is able to explore or manipulate the graph. These are described below.		Flexible Display has a number of general lists on the title page, through which the user is able to explore or manipulate the graph. These are described below.
Line 21:		Line 24:
	'''Other Grouping Options:''' Users can improve the accuracy of data by selecting options such as Using Intersection for "Decomposed Groups," "G-Lists," or "Grouping Aggregations," which allow for extracting data within specific geographic segments to create a representative value.		'''Other Grouping Options:''' Users can improve the accuracy of data by selecting options such as Using Intersection for "Decomposed Groups," "G-Lists," or "Grouping Aggregations," which allow for extracting data within specific geographic segments to create a representative value.

	'''Other Graphs''': When the user has chosen the display to graph and the countries/regions or groups that you to display, click on [[General_Display_Options#Graph_Use\|~~Line Graph or~~ Bar Graph]]. The user is also able to display pie charts and [[General_Display_Options#Radial_Graph\|radial graphs]], stacked bars, and scatter plot located under the Other Graphs heading. For an explanation on how to use the Map feature, click on [[General_Display_Options#Map_Use\|Map Use]].		'''Other Graphs''': When the user has chosen the display to graph and the countries/regions or groups that you to display, click on  [[General_Display_Options#Graph_Use\|Bar Graph]]. The user is also able to display pie charts and [[General_Display_Options#Radial_Graph\|radial graphs]], stacked bars, and scatter plot located under the Other Graphs heading. For an explanation on how to use the Map feature, click on [[General_Display_Options#Map_Use\|Map Use]].

	'''Explain:''' 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.		'''Explain:''' 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.

	'''Edit List''': User is able to manage or update the list of categories in this section by entering or manually inputting a new variable. The user is able to edit the variables listed in Flexible Displays by first selecting~~ ~~[./Http://localhost/ifs/ifsweb/frm%20Varsel.aspx Self-Managed Display], and then selecting [[Variable_Selection_Options#Edit_Variable_List\|Edit Variable Lists]]. Note: once the List is updated, click Exported Select List and Save Changes to complete the process. The results will be saved to the VarList in IFS.		'''Edit List''': User is able to manage or update the list of categories in this section by entering or manually inputting a new variable. The user is able to edit the variables listed in Flexible Displays by first selecting [./Http://localhost/ifs/ifsweb/frm%20Varsel.aspx Self-Managed Display] and then selecting [[Variable_Selection_Options#Edit_Variable_List\|Edit Variable Lists]]. Note: once the List is updated, click Exported Select List and Save Changes to complete the process. The results will be saved to the VarList in IFS.

	'''Search Lists:''' This option allows the user to find Variable List, Variable name or description of categories that the model uses to identify relevant data in the heading. The user can then load the pop-up information and return to Flexible display.		'''Search Lists:''' This option allows the user to find Variable List, Variable name or description of categories that the model uses to identify relevant data in the heading. The user can then load the pop-up information and return to Flexible display.

Simon.Kyeremeh: In- progress

2025-11-18T16:02:11Z

In- progress

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:02, 18 November 2025
Line 21:		Line 21:
	'''Other Grouping Options:''' Users can improve the accuracy of data by selecting options such as Using Intersection for "Decomposed Groups," "G-Lists," or "Grouping Aggregations," which allow for extracting data within specific geographic segments to create a representative value.		'''Other Grouping Options:''' Users can improve the accuracy of data by selecting options such as Using Intersection for "Decomposed Groups," "G-Lists," or "Grouping Aggregations," which allow for extracting data within specific geographic segments to create a representative value.

	~~Explain~~		'''Other Graphs''': When the user has chosen the display to graph and the countries/regions or groups that you to display, click on [[General_Display_Options#Graph_Use\|Line Graph or Bar Graph]]. The user is also able to display pie charts and [[General_Display_Options#Radial_Graph\|radial graphs]], stacked bars, and scatter plot located under the Other Graphs heading. For an explanation on how to use the Map feature, click on [[General_Display_Options#Map_Use\|Map Use]].

	~~Edit List~~		'''Explain:''' 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.

	~~Search~~ Lists		'''Edit List''': User is able to manage or update the list of categories in this section by entering or manually inputting a new variable. The user is able to edit the variables listed in Flexible Displays by first selecting [./Http://localhost/ifs/ifsweb/frm%20Varsel.aspx Self-Managed Display], and then selecting [[Variable_Selection_Options#Edit_Variable_List\|Edit Variable Lists]]. Note: once the List is updated, click Exported Select List and Save Changes to complete the process. The results will be saved to the VarList in IFS.

	~~Help~~		'''Search Lists:''' This option allows the user to find Variable List, Variable name or description of categories that the model uses to identify relevant data in the heading. The user can then load the pop-up information and return to Flexible display.

	'''~~Other Graphs~~''': When ~~the user has chosen the display to graph and the countries/regions or groups that~~ you to display, click on [[General_Display_Options#Graph_Use\|Line Graph or Bar Graph]]. The user is also able to display pie charts and [[General_Display_Options#Radial_Graph\|radial graphs]], located under the Other Graphs heading. For an explanation on how to use the Map feature, click on [[General_Display_Options#Map_Use\|Map Use]].		'''Help''': When you hover over this button, it provides you with guidance about the model's features to complete a task.

	Additionally, choosing the Display Format option located on the Flexible Displays menu 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, scatterplot, 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 and a minimum of 1960. Fourthly, check the “Use all historic data” feature, and the model will provide the most up to date historical data available. The last option, the “Use Estimation” option, tells the model to ~~extrapolate from the historic data to fill in any possible holes in the data that exist.~~

	~~The '''Explain List''' 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.~~

	~~Clicking on the the Search option in the heading allows the user to search for any variable in the IFs database, and add that variable to the list of available variables in the Flexible Displays.~~

	The user is able to edit the variables listed in Flexible Displays by first selecting [[Self-Managed_Display_(Download)\|Self-Managed Display]], and then selecting [[Variable_Selection_Options#Edit_Variable_List\|Edit Variable Lists]].

	'''The Geography Options''' is the sub-section found beneath the general list in the title of the flexible display menu. This presents the user with options to select a category (or categories) of variables vis-à-vis its specific location(s). These options enable the user to navigate among countries and regions or the classification of the aforementioned. These include ''Country/Regions, Groups, Decomposed Group, Geography-ListsCountry/Regions and Groups, Country/Regions and Decomposed Groups''. Additionally, the user could make these set options/groups appear fully or partially via the ''Hide Non-Core option''. The ''View History plus Forecast'' option enables users to view/pull previous and future datasets of variables.		'''The Geography Options''' is the sub-section found beneath the general list in the title of the flexible display menu. This presents the user with options to select a category (or categories) of variables vis-à-vis its specific location(s). These options enable the user to navigate among countries and regions or the classification of the aforementioned. These include ''Country/Regions, Groups, Decomposed Group, Geography-ListsCountry/Regions and Groups, Country/Regions and Decomposed Groups''. Additionally, the user could make these set options/groups appear fully or partially via the ''Hide Non-Core option''. The ''View History plus Forecast'' option enables users to view/pull previous and future datasets of variables.

Simon.Kyeremeh: In- progress

2025-11-13T16:11:52Z

In- progress

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:11, 13 November 2025
Line 11:		Line 11:
	To the right of the general categories is a list of every country. If, instead of displaying countries/regions, you would like to display groups, simply click on the Using Countries/Regions option on the Flexible Displays' Main Menu. The list at the very bottom of the screen is of the different Run-Result-Files that accompanied your version of the software. If you would like to learn more about specifically what parameters and variables are affected by these Run-Result-Files, simply highlight one and click on the [[Annotation\|Annotation]] button.		To the right of the general categories is a list of every country. If, instead of displaying countries/regions, you would like to display groups, simply click on the Using Countries/Regions option on the Flexible Displays' Main Menu. The list at the very bottom of the screen is of the different Run-Result-Files that accompanied your version of the software. If you would like to learn more about specifically what parameters and variables are affected by these Run-Result-Files, simply highlight one and click on the [[Annotation\|Annotation]] button.

	Certain variables and categories, 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 file Education Tertiary Student Flow brings up another dimension, in this case gender, from which the user is able to choose.		Certain variables and '''categories''', 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 file Education Tertiary Student Flow brings up another dimension, in this case gender, from which the user is able to choose.

	The user is also able to select more than one country or more than one Run-Result-File for graphing. Simply click on one country/region, hold in the control button (ctrl), and click on another country/region. Do the same to see a graph displaying results as the product of more than one Run-Result-File.		The user is also able to select more than one country or more than one Run-Result-File for graphing. Simply click on one country/region, hold in the control button (ctrl), and click on another country/region. Do the same to see a graph displaying results as the product of more than one Run-Result-File.

	When the user has chosen the display to graph and the countries/regions or groups that you to display, click on [[General_Display_Options#Graph_Use\|Line Graph or Bar Graph]]. The user is also able to display pie charts and [[General_Display_Options#Radial_Graph\|radial graphs]], located under the Other Graphs heading. For an explanation on how to use the Map feature, click on [[General_Display_Options#Map_Use\|Map Use]].		Flexible Display has a number of general lists on the title page, through which the user is able to explore or manipulate the graph. These are described below.

			'''Display Format:''' 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, scatterplot, or map. Secondly, the user is able to select a list of currencies for which one wants to display data other than US dollars (and find its equivalent with USD). Within this space, the user can adjust the horizon setting, which defines the limits of the run horizon, with a maximum of 2100 and a minimum of 2022, as well as allowing the user to run file horizon choice. ''Use estimation to complete data'' options instruct the model to use existing data to fill in missing values based on the patterns found in a complete dataset to predict future outcomes. Slightly different from the Use estimation to complete data, the ''Use estimation to complete data (only holes no extrapolation) option'' tells the model to fill in missing values within the existing data range, without predicting beyond that. Lastly, the ''"Use all available Historical Data"'' option tells the model to learn from past information and provide the most up-to-date historical data available to make predictions.

			'''Other Grouping Options:''' Users can improve the accuracy of data by selecting options such as Using Intersection for "Decomposed Groups," "G-Lists," or "Grouping Aggregations," which allow for extracting data within specific geographic segments to create a representative value.

			Explain

			Edit List

			Search Lists

			Help

			'''Other Graphs''': When the user has chosen the display to graph and the countries/regions or groups that you to display, click on [[General_Display_Options#Graph_Use\|Line Graph or Bar Graph]]. The user is also able to display pie charts and [[General_Display_Options#Radial_Graph\|radial graphs]], located under the Other Graphs heading. For an explanation on how to use the Map feature, click on [[General_Display_Options#Map_Use\|Map Use]].

	Additionally, choosing the Display Format option located on the Flexible Displays menu 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, scatterplot, 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 and a minimum of 1960. Fourthly, check the “Use all historic data” feature, and the model will provide the most up to date historical data available. The last option, the “Use Estimation” option, tells the model to extrapolate from the historic data to fill in any possible holes in the data that exist.		Additionally, choosing the Display Format option located on the Flexible Displays menu 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, scatterplot, 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 and a minimum of 1960. Fourthly, check the “Use all historic data” feature, and the model will provide the most up to date historical data available. The last option, the “Use Estimation” option, tells the model to extrapolate from the historic data to fill in any possible holes in the data that exist.

	The Explain List 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.		The '''Explain List''' 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.

	Clicking on the the Search option in the heading allows the user to search for any variable in the IFs database, and add that variable to the list of available variables in the Flexible Displays.		Clicking on the the Search option in the heading allows the user to search for any variable in the IFs database, and add that variable to the list of available variables in the Flexible Displays.

	The user is able to edit the variables listed in Flexible Displays by first selecting [[Self-Managed_Display_(Download)\|Self-Managed Display]], and then selecting [[Variable_Selection_Options#Edit_Variable_List\|Edit Variable Lists]].		The user is able to edit the variables listed in Flexible Displays by first selecting [[Self-Managed_Display_(Download)\|Self-Managed Display]], and then selecting [[Variable_Selection_Options#Edit_Variable_List\|Edit Variable Lists]].

			'''The Geography Options''' is the sub-section found beneath the general list in the title of the flexible display menu. This presents the user with options to select a category (or categories) of variables vis-à-vis its specific location(s). These options enable the user to navigate among countries and regions or the classification of the aforementioned. These include ''Country/Regions, Groups, Decomposed Group, Geography-ListsCountry/Regions and Groups, Country/Regions and Decomposed Groups''. Additionally, the user could make these set options/groups appear fully or partially via the ''Hide Non-Core option''. The ''View History plus Forecast'' option enables users to view/pull previous and future datasets of variables.

Ethan.Sullivan at 20:53, 4 November 2025

2025-11-04T20:53:02Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:53, 4 November 2025
Line 1:		Line 1:
	Edits here		Edits here, Add another

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

Ethan.Sullivan: changes

2025-10-23T19:40:06Z

changes

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:40, 23 October 2025
Line 1:		Line 1:
			Edits here

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

EmoryFerguson at 22:37, 26 July 2017

2017-07-26T22:37:51Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 22:37, 26 July 2017
Line 3:		Line 3:
	This display feature of IFs allows users more flexibility than the [[Geographically-fixed_Displays_(Download)\|Geographically-fixed Displays]] by allowing for the display of data sets by specific country or group.		This display feature of IFs allows users more flexibility than the [[Geographically-fixed_Displays_(Download)\|Geographically-fixed Displays]] by allowing for the display of data sets by specific country or group.

	[[File:Flexibledisplay.gif\|right\|Example of the Flexible Display window in IFs]]The Flexible Displays is designed to allow users to graph information on a specific [[Country/Region,_Group_or_G-List\|country/region or group]].		[[File:Flexibledisplay.gif\|frame\|right\|Example of the Flexible Display window in IFs]]The Flexible Displays is designed to allow users to graph information on a specific [[Country/Region,_Group_or_G-List\|country/region or group]].

	The display variables are located in a list on the left hand side of the screen. To the right of this list of variables is a list of general categories. Each display belongs to one of the broader categories. 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. [[Self-Managed_Display_(Download)\|Learn how to incorporate your own categories]].		The display variables are located in a list on the left hand side of the screen. To the right of this list of variables is a list of general categories. Each display belongs to one of the broader categories. 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. [[Self-Managed_Display_(Download)\|Learn how to incorporate your own categories]].

← Older revision		Revision as of 22:37, 26 July 2017
Line 3:		Line 3:
	This display feature of IFs allows users more flexibility than the [[Geographically-fixed_Displays_(Download)\|Geographically-fixed Displays]] by allowing for the display of data sets by specific country or group.		This display feature of IFs allows users more flexibility than the [[Geographically-fixed_Displays_(Download)\|Geographically-fixed Displays]] by allowing for the display of data sets by specific country or group.

	[[File:Flexibledisplay.gif\|right\|Example of the Flexible Display window in IFs]]The Flexible Displays is designed to allow users to graph information on a specific [[Country/Region,_Group_or_G-List\|country/region or group]].		[[File:Flexibledisplay.gif\|frame\|right\|Example of the Flexible Display window in IFs]]The Flexible Displays is designed to allow users to graph information on a specific [[Country/Region,_Group_or_G-List\|country/region or group]].

	The display variables are located in a list on the left hand side of the screen. To the right of this list of variables is a list of general categories. Each display belongs to one of the broader categories. 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. [[Self-Managed_Display_(Download)\|Learn how to incorporate your own categories]].		The display variables are located in a list on the left hand side of the screen. To the right of this list of variables is a list of general categories. Each display belongs to one of the broader categories. 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. [[Self-Managed_Display_(Download)\|Learn how to incorporate your own categories]].