Creating a User Defined Spread

To create a user defined spread:

1. While in the budget, right-click on the row and select Apply Spread.

   

2. Click New.

   

3. Enter the spread name and description.
4. Enter the formula to be used by the spread.
   1. Source: The field to be calculated
   2. Unit: Controls the spread amount. This is either Percentage or Value. If Percentage is selected the spread amount will be a percentage. If Value is selected, the spread amount will be a whole number.
   3. Operator: Add, subtract, multiply or divide
   4. Spread Amount: Enter your spread amount
5. Save your new spread by clicking the Save button.
6. Click Apply to apply the new spread to the current budget.
7. The new user defined spread is now available in the defined spread drop down list and can be utilized again.