Phocas QuickStart: Analytics
9:59 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.
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7 videos in this learning module
1
Find your way around Phocas
2:30
2
Explore the analysis grid
1:53
3
Compare data with matrix mode
0:55
4
Explore charts
1:09
5
Save useful data as a favorite
0:48
6
Home page at a glance
1:50
7
Drill into your data with the 'Focus' button
0:54
7 videos in this learning module
1
Find your way around Phocas
2:30
2
Explore the analysis grid
1:53
3
Compare data with matrix mode
0:55
4
Explore charts
1:09
5
Save useful data as a favorite
0:48
6
Home page at a glance
1:50
7
Drill into your data with the 'Focus' button
0:54
Find your way around Phocas
Learn how to quickly find all your important tools and data, perform common actions and find helpful resources, all from the Phocas side menu.
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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.
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Compare data with matrix mode
Learn how to compare sales performance of regions, branches or products side-by-side with a simple matrix tool.
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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.
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Save useful data as a favorite
Save useful analysis points, data views and charts as favorites for quick access at any time.
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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.
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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.
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