Mixed column forms in Planning

Question

I've seen Planning 9.3.x forms which mix closed (read-only) and open (write) periods in columns.
For example, Jan-Jun display existing data as read-only (closed) periods, and Jul-Dec display amounts which may be modified.
My hunch is that substitution variables can be used to achieve this, but am not finding instructions in the Oracle/Hyperion documentation.
Any suggestions or pointers to decent documentation would be greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

Abhishek and John,
Thanks for your replies. Although the info was helpful, I found the direct answer, as follows:
The Scenario dimension provides settings to designate time ranges. The documentation states
Time Periods
Assign each scenario a range of years and time periods, and specify the Beginning Balance time period. When users access data forms, they can enter into that scenario only years and periods within the range. Years and periods outside of the range display as read-only. You can modify the time range.
So, by entering, for example, July as the start month, Jan-Jun appear as read-only, with July through December showing as editable in the forms (assuming the user has write access to the other dimensions represented).
The method you suggested would be useful in 'splicing' data from multiple sources onto a single form.
Best regards,
Dan
Edited by: 806863 on Dec 10, 2010 2:03 PM