Big Number and Schedule Metric Tiles

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

• Access to a Mastt Project or Program Dashboard
• Appropriate permissions to modify dashboards
• For Schedule Metric Tiles: Baseline and planned dates entered for activities, with an identified completion activity (if displaying completion dates)

Key Concepts

• Big Number Tile: Displays key cost figures from the Cost Module or custom text values with customizable formatting.
• Schedule Metric Tile: Shows important schedule information from the Schedule Module including current phase, completion dates, and schedule variance.
• Tile Customization: Options to adjust the display format, including headings, denominations, decimal places, and colors.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Add a Tile to Your Dashboard

1. Navigate to the Project or Program Dashboard by clicking on the Side Menu icon and selecting Dashboard
2. Click the + Add Tiles button
3. Locate either the Big Number or Schedule Metric tile in the Tile Library
4. Click + Add Tile on your chosen tile type
5. Click the X to close the Tile Library

Step 2: Configure Your Tile

1. Click on the Three Dots in the top right corner of your newly added tile
2. Select Settings from the dropdown menu

For Big Number Tiles:

1. Under the Which number? section, select a data source:
   • Choose a cost metric from the Cost Module, or
   • Select Custom to enter a custom value
2. If using a cost metric, you can optionally add or subtract another number to display the sum or difference
3. Enter a Heading to display above the number
4. Select Denominations (None, Thousands, Millions, etc.) from the dropdown
5. Set the number of Decimal Places to display
6. Choose a Color from the palette to match your branding
7. Click Save to apply your changes

For Schedule Metric Tiles:

1. Under the Which metric? section, select a schedule metric:
   • Current Phase
   • Baseline Completion Date
   • Planned Completion Date
   • Delay from Baseline
2. (Optional) Toggle on Custom title? to change the tile title
3. Choose a Color from the palette to match your branding
4. Click Save to apply your changes

Step 3: Manage Your Tiles

To duplicate a tile:

1. Click the Three Dots in the top right corner of the tile
2. Select Duplicate Tile
3. Configure the duplicated tile as needed

To download a tile:

1. Click the Three Dots in the top right corner of the tile
2. Select Download Tile

To remove a tile:

1. Click the Three Dots in the top right corner of the tile
2. Select Remove Tile

Best Practices

• Use consistent colors for related metrics to create visual groupings
• Keep headings concise and descriptive
• For Big Number Tiles displaying costs, choose appropriate denominations for readability
• Use Schedule Metric Tiles to highlight critical milestones and potential delays
• Consider placing the most critical metrics at the top of your dashboard for visibility

Troubleshooting

Schedule metrics not displaying correctly

• Symptom: Schedule Metric tile shows no data
• Cause: Missing baseline or planned dates in the Schedule Module
• Solution: Ensure baseline and planned dates are entered for activities, and that completion activities are properly identified

Numbers appear too large or small

• Symptom: Numbers are difficult to read due to size
• Cause: Inappropriate denomination selection
• Solution: Adjust the denomination (None, Thousands, Millions) to improve readability, or resize the tile.

Tips:

• Use Big Number Tiles to highlight key financial metrics like Forecast Final Cost or Current Budget
• Use Schedule Metric Tiles to keep track of project timelines and potential delays
• Create a dashboard section dedicated to schedule performance by grouping related schedule tiles

Note: For Schedule Metric Tiles showing completion dates or delays, you must have baseline and planned dates entered for activities, and an identified completion activity in the Schedule Module.

Last Updated: March 21, 2025