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Add a Metric-level Parameter

You can add parameters to a metric. Metric-level parameters can be accessed from the Parameters sub tab in the Objective Statement tab.

Follow these steps:

1. Click Add Parameter to add a metric-level parameter.

   The Parameter Structure Editor opens.

2. Enter the relevant information.
3. In Name, type a name for the parameter
4. (Optional) In Description, type a description.
5. Choose Static to add a standard value.
   • In Type, select a type from the list of types

     Note: If you select Text, you can click to select a resource from a list of resources.

   • In Value, type a value for the parameter

     A number value can have a maximum size of 10 digits and a precision of additional 5 digits

     A text value can have a maximum size of 100 characters

   • Date value is entered and displayed in the user date format

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6. Choose Dynamic to reference this metric level parameter to a contract level parameter.
   • If Dynamic is selected, a dialog box with all contract level parameters opens.
   • When referencing a Number, Text or Date parameter select the relevant parameter.
   • When referencing a table parameter, reference the entire table, or a specific cell. To reference a specific cell within the table, select the specific cell and then click Select Cell.
   • Select the desired cell to be referenced
   • Click OK. The relevant table entry opens.

   Note: When choosing a dynamic parameter, the value and type are disabled. These can only be updated in the contract level; however, you can change the parameter or cell that you are referencing.

7. Click OK. The Parameters sub tab is updated with the new parameter.
8. Click Apply to apply the changes and continue viewing the Parameters sub tab.

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   Click Save to save the changes and return to the Objectives page.