Predefined Excel retrieve formulas
Detailed descriptions of all Excel retrieve formulas are provided throughout this chapter, along with examples for reference.
ABSGetAccountText
The ABSGetAccountText formula displays the descriptive text for an account code provided.
An example of an ABSGetAccountText formula is outlined below, with a brief explanation of the required parameter underneath.
ABSGetAccountText formula example
Field | Description |
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Account code | Account code which descriptive text is to be retrieved. |
ABSGetCompanyInfo
The ABSGetCompanyInfo formula displays the company information depending on the requested field.
For reference, an example of an ABSGetCompanyInfo formula is outlined below, along with a brief explanation of the formula parameters underneath.
ABSGetCompanyInfo formula example
Field | Description |
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Company | Company code. |
Basic field name | Field code of the field in the Windows client, Company Information, Basic Info tab.
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ABSGetCompanyRate
The ABSGetCompanyRate formula displays the exchange rate for the reporting currency of a company based on the period and rate type.
For reference, an example of an ABSGetCompanyRate formula is outlined below, along with a brief explanation of the formula parameters underneath.
ABSGetCompanyRate formula example
Field | Description |
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Period | Period for which data is to be retrieved. |
Company | Company code. |
Rate Type | Following rate translation types are handled:
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ABSGetMinorities
The ABSGetMinorities formula displays the minority percentage for a specified minority type (direct, indirect or total) for a company shareholding within a legal group, for a given period.
For reference, an example of an ABSGetMinorities formula is outlined below, along with a brief explanation of the formula parameters underneath.
ABSGetMinorities formula example
Field | Description |
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Period | Period for which data is to be retrieved. |
Company | Company code. |
Minority type | Minority type:
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Legal group | Legal group. If left empty, the default value is assumed. |
ABSGetName
The ABSGetName formula displays the description of a company, group or other dimension member based on the dimension name and its member code.
For reference, an example of an ABSGetName formula is outlined below, along with a brief explanation of the formula parameters underneath.
ABSGetName formula example
Field | Description |
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Type | Dimension whose description is to be retrieved:
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Code of entity | Company, group or dimension member code, e.g. "CLOTHES". |
ABSGetRate
The ABSGetRate formula displays the exchange rate for a specified currency for a given period and rate type.
For reference, an example of an ABSGetRate formula is outlined below, along with a brief explanation of the formula parameters underneath.
ABSGetRate formula example
Field | Description |
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Period | Period for which data is to be retrieved. |
Currency | Currency code. |
Rate Type | Following rate translation types are handled:
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AARORetrieveFlex
The AARORetrieveFlex formula is used for retrieving operational figures that are reported through Input, Match, OS and Matrix forms.
The "Flex" part of the formula allows users to define dimensions themselves, rather than according to predefined criteria – see Dim1 / Dim2 etc.
For reference, an example of an AARORetrieveFlex formula is outlined below, along with a brief explanation of the formula parameters underneath.
AARORetrieveFlex formula example
Field | Description |
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Period | Period for which data is to be retrieved. |
Co | Company code from which data is to be retrieved. |
Code | Account code from which data is to be retrieved. |
Curr | Currency for which the data to be retrieved. |
CurrTrans | Currency translation, e.g. Actual, Budget, LastYear. |
AccType | Accounting type, e.g. Normal, IFRS or USGAAP. |
AcctStd | Accounting standard (a summary of one or more accounting types). |
Dim1, Dim2 etc | These are defined by the dimension name such as "Market" or "Business Unit" (exact names vary depending on the dimensions setup in each AARO installation), followed by ":", followed by value. Group, legal group, 'LegalType', 'CounterCo', counter values, 'FromCo', 'TransCurr' and 'TransAmount' can also be defined in these fields. |
ProformaType | Proforma type, e.g. Normal. |
AdjLevel | Adjustment level, e.g. Company. |
InvType | Investment type, e.g. Normal. |
Complex parameters can be used in Flex formulas, for example: Co/From Co. For more information about how complex parameters can be used, please contact AARO support.
Here is an example for retrieving data from an account activated in a form defined only with TransAmount:
Retrieve from account activated in form defined only with TransAmount
ABSRetrieveTextAmount
The ABSRetrieveTextAmount formula is used for retrieving operational figures that are reported through Text forms.
For reference, an example of an ABSRetrieveTextAmount formula is outlined below, along with a brief explanation of the formula parameters underneath.
ABSRetrieveTextAmount formula example
Field | Description |
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Period | Period for which data is to be retrieved. |
Company | Company code from which data is to be retrieved. |
Form | Text form in AARO from which data is to be retrieved. |
Account | Account code. |
Currency | Currency for the data to be retrieved. |
Key Names | Dimension or technical name of 'Text Field' column set up in the form, e.g. "Product" or "StringValue1". Several dimensions or names of 'Text Field' columns can be entered separated by a comma, e.g. "Product,Customer". |
Key Values | Dimension or 'Text Field' value. The value for each dimension or 'Text Field' should be entered separated by a comma, e.g. "BIKES,CUST_01" or "Sold old bread". |
ABSRetrieveTextString
The ABSRetrieveTextString formula is used for retrieving descriptions that are contained within text forms.
For reference, an example of an ABSRetrieveTextString formula is outlined below, along with a brief explanation of the formula parameters underneath.
ABSRetrieveTextString formula example
Field | Description |
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Period | Period for which data is to be retrieved. |
Company | Company code from which data is to be retrieved. |
Form | Text form in AARO from which data is to be retrieved. |
Return field | Technical name of 'Text Field' column, e.g. 'StringValue1', which description will be returned in the formula result. |
Key names | Dimension set up in the form, e.g. "Product". Several dimensions can be entered divided by comma, e.g. "Product,Customer". |
Key values | Dimension value. Value for each dimension should be entered divided by comma, e.g. "BIKES,CUST_01". |
Account | Account code. |