Multiple Values

Overview

The Multiple Values feature in SharpCloud allows you to display multiple data points for a single item across views such as Grid, Timeline, and Compare. This is useful when items have more than one relevant value (e.g., multiple dates or phases).

Multiple values create additional visual “instances” (or shadows) of the original item, enabling it to appear in multiple positions within the same view.

Example Use Case

A common example is in a Timeline view, where a project may have:

• Phase 1 start and end dates

• Phase 2 start and end dates

• A calculated progress date (e.g., percent complete)

This allows multiple timeline bars for a single item—such as one showing the full duration and another showing progress.

Configuring Multiple Values

Multiple values are configured in the Layout tab within View Setup (with advanced features enabled).

• The initial setup reflects the primary values defined in the view (e.g., Project Start and End dates)

• Use Add Value to create additional instances for the same item

 

 

 

• Use Delete Value(s) to remove them

Configuration Options

• Name
  Label for the multiple value (does not affect display)

• Start / X Axis
  Defines the starting point (or X/Y axis depending on the view)

• End / Y Axis
  Defines the end point (or corresponding axis value)

• Offset
  Moves the additional instance vertically (e.g., 3 = three rows below original)

• Connected To

  • Value – Link to another value (e.g., Phase 3 connected to Phase 2)

  • Direction – Arrow direction (To / From)

  • Thickness – Line thickness

  • Colour by – Background or border color

• Item Text
  Custom text using attributes [ATTRIBUTE] or calculated values {CALCULATED VALUE}
  Supports HTML formatting (bold, italics, underline)

• Border Colour
  Set via attribute or custom color

• Background Colour
  Set via attribute or custom color

• Image
  Display an image from item, category, or attribute

Additional Notes

• The original item always represents the Primary value

• Connected values visually link related phases or stages

• Calculations (e.g., percent complete dates) can enhance visualization