Phocas QuickStart: Analytics

7:29 minutes total learning time
This module for beginners takes you through getting started in Phocas Analytics and doing some simple analysis to get fast results from your data. These videos introduce you to features that you will be using every day.
6 videos in this learning module
1
Explore the analysis grid
1:53
2
Compare data with matrix mode
0:55
3
Explore charts
1:09
4
Save useful data as a favorite
0:48
5
Home page at a glance
1:50
6
Drill into your data with the 'Focus' button
0:54
 
 
 
 
 
 

Explore the analysis grid

Here we show you how to get started in the Phocas analysis grid. Learn how to jump into your data from the home page, starting from a saved view or following your train of thought to change measures, date ranges and other views.

Supporting documentation

Karen Isbister
Presented by Karen Isbister
Customer Success Consultant

Compare data with matrix mode

Learn how to compare sales performance of regions, branches or products side-by-side with a simple matrix tool.

Supporting documentation

Karen Isbister
Presented by Karen Isbister
Customer Success Consultant

Explore charts

In this Phocas Analytics video, Karen gives an overview of some of the ways to see trends at a glance with a chart or graph.

Supporting documentation

Karen Isbister
Presented by Karen Isbister
Customer Success Consultant

Save useful data as a favorite

Save useful analysis points, data views and charts as favorites for quick access at any time.

Supporting documentation

Karen Isbister
Presented by Karen Isbister
Customer Success Consultant

Home page at a glance

Learn how to make the most of your home page - the starting point to easily find databases, dashboards, favorites and recents.

Supporting documentation

Karen Isbister
Presented by Karen Isbister
Customer Success Consultant

Drill into your data with the 'Focus' button

In this video Karen takes a look at how to use the Focus button to isolate selected data and drill further into data to answer your analysis questions.

Supporting documentation

Karen Isbister
Presented by Karen Isbister
Customer Success Consultant
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