Columns Affected in BFAColumns Affected in BFA

Changes you make in the Current Positions column in the Forecast Data Entry form appear in the Declared % Complete column on the BFA workbook. Changes you make on the

Action ButtonsAction Buttons

The Action buttons appear only in Forecast mode. These buttons are enabled based on specific processing conditions. Button Enabled when… Action Clear … an entry is made in the FAC

Entering and Making Changes – Forecast Data Entry FormEntering and Making Changes – Forecast Data Entry Form

To enter an FAC Change: In the Forecast Data Entry form, navigate to the appropriate Cost Code or Account Category. Ensure the FAC vs. FTC option is set appropriately. Enter

Marking Changes – Forecast Data Entry FormMarking Changes – Forecast Data Entry Form

Changes to a Cost Code or Account Category are highlighted in several ways: The Cost Code row on the Forecast Data worksheet is changed to bold and italics and appears

Cost Code ChangesCost Code Changes

Special conditions exist while working with Cost Code level changes. When you change the %Spent or Production Units and tab out of the field, the following prompt will appear: If

Entering Notes for Cost Codes or Account CategoriesEntering Notes for Cost Codes or Account Categories

In Forecast mode, Notes for Cost Codes or Account Categories can be entered either directly in the BFA worksheet or in the Forecast Data Entry form. To enter a Note

Approving Your ForecastApproving Your Forecast

The Spitfire Forecast document controls access to your forecast and also controls when that forecast is approved/posted. Once approved, the forecast figures are posted and can no longer be edited

Reviewing Prior ForecastsReviewing Prior Forecasts

Once approved or cancelled, a Forecast document and its BFA workbook become read-only. They remain available for review. No matter when you open a prior forecast, the snapshot behind the

Forecast Final EntryForecast Final Entry

When it is time for your final entry in your forecast, you can, if necessary, use the Forecast Final Entry option. The Forecast Final Entry option takes the total Actual

Intro to BudgetingIntro to Budgeting

Intro to Budgeting Spitfire includes a fully audited Budget function. Each change to the project budget requires an approval and the changes are tracked whether the change was initialed from another documents (for