Remove the 'Edit' formula button within the new model building environment.

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Jcorlett
Jcorlett Member, ALL USERS, GroupMember, Partner, Certified Master Anaplanner, Certified Model Builder Posts: 5 Certified Master Anaplanner

In a recent amendment to the new model building environment, there is now an 'Edit' button that needs to be selected before a model builder is able to amend an existing formula. This only appears when 'expanding' the formula bar.

 

Whilst I could perhaps understand the reason for this addition in preventing unintended/erroneous formula edits, the reality is that it is incredibly frustrating for someone used to using a keyboard shortcut (e.g spacebar) or even double clicking to initiate the formula editing process.

 

I would suggest this new feature is either scrapped, or an optional element of model building UX that could be toggled on / off. This might be something a new Anaplanner would utilise whilst working within a built model.

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Anaplan, being a web based application has many areas that require clicks vs. keyboard shortcuts. Adding another one of these in a highly utilised aspect of the tool seems counter productive.  

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  • Michelle Sutherland
    Michelle Sutherland Member, ALL USERS, GroupMember, Partner, Certified Master Anaplanner, Certified Model Builder Posts: 5 Certified Master Anaplanner

     Agreed!

  • michael_park
    michael_park Member, ALL USERS, GroupMember, Partner, Community Member, Certified Model Builder, Community Pioneer Posts: 5 Master Anaplanner of the Year

    Agreed. Pls utilise how we edit currently by double click in old UX.

  • Stuart437
    Stuart437 Member, ALL USERS, GroupMember, Partner, Certified Master Anaplanner, Certified Model Builder Posts: 3 Certified Master Anaplanner

    Agreed, make this a selectable option that can be turned on (off by default) for anyone who wants that safety net