Dimension FAQ

What are dimensions? 

• Dimensions can be thought of as tags on GL activity that allow your GL activity to be filtered and summarized in many different ways.  
• Defining dimensions in Martus is a crucial configuration that affects the structure of budget worksheets, user restrictions, and reporting filters.

How can I see my dimensions? 

• You can see the dimensions that are configured in your Martus instance by going to Setup > Dimensions

What is a line dimension vs a sheet dimension

• Line dimensions are tags inside a budget worksheet on the budget line.
• Sheet dimensions determine how budget worksheets are defined. A separate budget worksheet is created for each unique combination of sheet dimensions.
• Examples of line vs sheet dimensions can be found here 

I need additional dimensions to be added to Martus, how can I get those added?

• Please create a ticket through the Knowledge Base if you are a direct Martus customer or contact your Martus reseller if you are supported through one of our Martus partners. 

I want my dimensional setup to be different than how I have my instance set currently, how can I do that?

• Please create a ticket through the Knowledge Base if you are a direct Martus customer or contact your Martus reseller if you are supported through one of our Martus partners.
  
  

API Based Clients

If I rename my dimensions in my accounting software will the rename flow down to Martus? 

• Yes, the name change will flow down to Martus in our nightly sync. 

File Based Clients

I renamed my dimension in my accounting software, what do I need to do now?

•  Please create a ticket through the Knowledge Base if you are a direct Martus customer or contact your Martus reseller if you are supported through one of our Martus partners.

What will happen if I do not advise Martus of the name change? 

• When you attempt to upload your monthly transactions It will cause your upload to error