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Parameter Box Views
The parameters that are available to set depend on if you have toggled on the ability to see epics or versions that haven’t yet started.
Epics in a workflow state that has a status category of 'In Progress' are shown with an
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Show not started toggled on
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Forecast Parameters
Confidence level
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A forecast certainty is a reflection of your ability to absorb risk in your forecast. The Monte Carlo Simulations that we use to forecast run thousands of simulated trials using the data you configured in the Portfolio Forecaster.
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Concurrent items
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This is a parameter that lets you ask and answer the question “What if we were to work on a different number of items at one time?”
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Once you change your selection you’ll need to click “Save” in order for the changes to take effect. This will cause the simulation to be recalculated.
What other “What If?” questions might I answer with Portfolio Forecaster?
Show not started
This toggle not only provides additional parameters that make sense when you’re forecasting for work not yet started, but it also changes which epics or versions you see in the forecast table. When it is toggled off, you only see items in progress according to Jira. If you have the toggle on, you see all items that have remaining work.
Advanced > Work ahead
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This advanced parameter lets you tell the simulation to spend a certain percentage of your daily effort (Throughput) on items not yet in progress.
Ready to forecast?
Press Start the calculations button
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Next Step
Now you’re reading to use your forecast!