Global Model Workstation Release Log

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1 Global Model Workstation Release Log 2018 OXFORD ECONOMICS LTD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Reproduction or disclosure to third parties of this document, or any part thereof, is only permitted with the prior and express written permission of Oxford Economics Ltd. Updated November 2018 Version November 2018 Added support for custom domain types Added support for annual models Change log: Explicit fixes from data imports are now displayed Change log: Implicit fixes from data edits are now displayed Change log: Explicit and Implicit fixes can now be removed CSV file import: Support horizontal layout CSV file import: Support use of fix commands Fix rules: use rules from.inf files in the current model directory Introduction of automated UI testing (improves system stability) Run file import: recognise command which unfix an entire sector Spreadsheet import: Fix commands can now be defined within import data spreadsheets Variable info: Show both stored and effective variable type when an incorrect stored type is detected Improvements Allow custom model indicator trees of different depths to be used Eqn file import: Automatically create new LHS variables without showing within 'new variables' area Improve new variable identification when importing Period selections display periods in the format of the selected model (Annual or Quarterly values). Settings blade: Retain last opened accordion panel and set on load of blade

2 Settings tiles are now domain-specific feature aware Spreadsheet import: Improve invalid mnemonic detection and reporting Spreadsheet import: Support layouts that do not include a date column Compare series: Resolve occasional incorrectly reported mismatched domains when comparing to another database Compare series: System could freeze when changing primary database during use of the scenario sets comparison mode Compare series: System could freeze when selecting the same baseline and comparison base Data table: Pasting a single value across a selection would result in only a single data period being changed Fix commands: Changes applied after a 'remove fix for variable command' were not always calculating correct extend back end period Solve blade: After solution option selections were not always applied Spreadsheet import: New variables could occasionally cause fix command processing error Run file: Expected fix was missing if change started within an already fixed period View Dashboards Switch to Annual if the country is missing Quarterly data View data Option to include sector code in downloads Version September 2018 Global Model Workstation Improvements Home page: New layout to make help buttons more obvious Predefined scenarios Application sometimes does not load working database on start up Version August 2018 None Improvements Settings blade: Retain last opened accordion panel and set on load of blade Values difference report: Display message if no variables are found that exceed defined tolerances Run file export: Handle large number of changes more efficiently Variable information: Now shows correct database after a database change has occurred Variable information: Show leading zero's for variable id's Fixes: Gap detection reworked to remove possible false positives

3 Variable difference report upgraded to 64-bit application to address possible out of memory issues Spreadsheet imports: Imported percent change data could result in an incorrect run file being produced Spreadsheet imports: Importing series with no changed values could cause run file creation to fail Specify changes: Interpolate to end value could return an incorrect result Specify changes: Values now correctly use locale settings Table data: Pasted data did not contain expected fix when exported to run file Fixes: Fix calculation engine revised to address incorrect fix extension in some circumstances Equation tool: Residual type changes now set correct residual values Version May 2018 Run file export: Commands are now processed and written to file in chronological order. Run file export: Fixes are calculated and written to file for each command that creates an implicit fix Run file export: Do not repeat fixes that are already applied to a variable Ex-Ante: Changes now use latest updated value of target variable Tiles: Allow default feature tiles to be disabled by the user from the settings menu Tiles: New Quick solve tile available from within the settings menu Fix tool: Allow a fix to be applied to a selection of regions Variable information: Type 2 fixes now contain clickable links to navigate to instruments Compare series: Comparison table now shows comparison series fix colours Improvements Eqn file import: Now reports an error for Type 2/4 fixes that are missing instrument definitions Table: Copying values now copies base precision rather than formatted values Settings menu: New layout and grouping added to make settings easier to navigate General stability fixes Table: Data copied from the data table is now pasted correctly when pasting into another data table Table: First value could not be edited in certain circumstances Run files: New variables created within a run file are now correctly referenced when referred to in additional imported run files Changes within fixed data was incorrectly reporting a gap within current fixes Data change: Changes made to transformed data could be incorrectly applied to level values Chart: Interpolation messages should now be correctly cleaned up and removed from chart Variable Information: Database name now correctly updates when database is changed multiple times Inline table editor equation validation Display notes in table editor preview Dynamic note display on tables based on length of field Add annualisation to preset transformations Fix locations removed from on save Ability to save/import definitions as.table files Version April 2018

4 Updated Popular Changes View Dashboards Incorrect filter selections in downloaded dashboard image Version February 2018 Residual transformations: Support residual transformations imported from run files Residual transformations: Support residual transformations imported from eqn files Data changes: Changes to transformed data now apply an appropriate fix from the point of change to the end of series. This maintains the new data profile. Ex-ante: Recalculate all periods after the point of change until the end of the series Ex-ante: Correct issues with equation parsing sequence Ex-ante: Ex-ante control now resets correctly on change of indicator/displayed data Specify changes: Ex-ante control bi-directionally linked with main menu Ex-ante control Transformations: Annual transformations not fully removed via run file command Improvements to custom table editor Variables/residuals report: Computed and residual values now shown for all endogenous variables Value difference & variables/residuals reports: Display save location and file produced message after running process Value difference & variables/residuals reports: Changing the tolerance was preventing the report from being created Value difference & variables/residuals reports: Correct end quarter now set for the report Version December 2017/January 2018 Global Model Workstation Allow both predefined scenarios and run model windows to be open at the same time General stability and Settings: New optional tiles for launching other Global Model Workstation apps from within the app Tile for predefined scenarios Tile for generate tables Tile for view data Improve chart data point selection when multiple series are displayed

5 Ex-Ante: controls should be disabled when viewing residual series Ex-Ante: Do not output variable value commands First release of custom table editor Add value difference report Add variables/residuals report Version November 2017 Variable Info: Include fix information for variables used as instruments in other fixes Remove beta labels from Model details and Quick solve features Specify changes: Interpolate not working for numbers starting with decimal Fixes: Annual fix removing one period earlier than that defined in the command Chart: Difference line in db comparison does not show correct values for transformed data Run file: Transformations re-ordered during run file creation resulting in incorrect order of application Ex-ante: Fix error preventing values from being calculated Version October 2017 Chart: Retain final interpolation data point selection after interpolation has been applied Eqn tool: Location selection: Add all countries group Eqn file import: Enable application of import file to multiple countries Eqn tool/eqn file import: Handle creation of new variables within equation commands Multi-selection panes: Improve selection processing Equations: Support multiple variables on left hand side or expression Chart: Dragging of data point results in selection persisting Database difference generator: Single file results now correctly formatted as selected output format (.run or.eqn) Eqn tool/eqn file import: Support use of Min and Max functions within expressions Eqn tool/eqn file import: Equations containing EXP operator are now set as having a multiplicative residual Data table: % change calculation for quarterly series totals are now consistent with the quarterly values Version September 2017

6 Improvements to EViews Import relevant data with EViews equation Define workfile sample range in EViews equation export Improvements made to to re-arrange equations when exported from the model into EViews Data table: Allow user to paste horizontal or vertical data into table (Context menu only) Chart: Improvements to chart refresh process Spreadsheet imports: Persist user settings Variable info: don't show quarters for fixes on annual variable Table: Table was not showing for comparison mode when horizontal table layout was used Table and chart: Error when switching from variable info view while comparing variables Version August 2017 Global Model Workstation White label branding pack introduced - Client-specific logo's, shortcuts and default feature flag settings Improvements to EViews Dedicated menu for EViews equation export Coefficient selector for EViews equation export Preview of EViews estimation commands (with syntax highlighting) Validation of exported EViews equations Compare series: Comparison of scenario sets within chart (enabled from settings menu) Chart: Allow user to only show only difference line on chart when in database or scenario set comparison mode Update from macro: Fix issue where menu does not open relevant blade (applies to Industry models only) Add support for using any table as a comparison table View and download data Direct EViews Data Export (Requires EViews installation) Version July 2017

7 Initial EViews (behind a developer / beta testers flag) Data import from eviews workfile (Requires EViews installation) Data import from generated EVIews file EViews equation import (Requires EViews installation) EViews equation export (Requires EViews installation) Compare series: Ensure mode is cleared if the selected variable cannot be found within all selected databases View and download data EViews Data Export (File) Predefined scenarios New menu layout for small screen resolutions Version June 2017 Global Model Workstation Login: Handle null URL within login workflow Header area: Remove collapsible menu from small screen resolutions Blades: Allow to be closed via Esc key press Menus: New tools menu added and 'Database difference generator', 'Model details' & 'Quick solve' options moved into it Spreadsheet import: Improve detail within Update variable change action Spreadsheet import: Support use of absolute & % change data Styles: Correct issues within screen resolution rules Data table: Correct minimum row header widths to prevent truncation of titles % change total now shows the specified annualisation type calculation for quarterly variables Persist location selection when switching economic domains Version May 2017 : Add base name to the report name

8 New model detail reports Model expressions report Model fixes report Model variables report Model information report Model coefficient report Model details report: Allow download of multiple files Quick solve: Solve model with a defined run file Difference tables: Correct issue where incorrect values are initially displayed after a data transformation change occurs Optimize number of download requests - the number of outgoing HTTP calls reduced by 50 % Various minor styling fixes - icons slightly larger, remove colours from trees, adding labels Introduce caching mechanism for updating the table tree Improve error reporting - include more detailed user friendly messages on Generate tables failure Version April 2017 Global Model Workstation New home page layout Chart: Optimisation of refresh and update methods Specify changes: Display validation results within blade alert area rather than an intrusive dialog box Compare series: Display validation results within blade alert area rather than an intrusive dialog box Eqn import files: Support ANNBASE property within eqn files set equation commands Database difference generator: Implement progress bar Database difference generator: Implement new file containing a list of variables excluded due to comparison settings Preparing database message sticks on the screen on selecting both 'Open database' and 'Open database in comparison mode option' Data transformation: Correct value for percentage change calculations when the previous value is negative Add progress report on the number of table definitions remaining when downloading Add additional FAQ around download table definitions Enable new version of generate results table feature by default View Dashboards

9 Allow the user to change range displayed within the dashboard Ensure that downloads respect the dashboard date filters Version March 2017 : Change Post solution tables to default to Vertical orientation and.xlsx format by default Z card parsing: Allow blank spaces before a value Table: Tab/return no longer tab through total rows Table: Add formatting to table values (controlled from within settings menu) Table: Improve table layout to support larger values Database difference generator: Enable for all users Database difference generator: Validate comparison range and default to maximum comparable range when applicable Database difference generator: Detect and display new and missing sectors between selected bases Database difference generator: New advanced options implemented within the blade Allow empty sectors to be used Table: Ensure that all cells are editable when viewing level values Edit equation: Pre-populate text box with whole equation Compare series: Prevent apply when databases have not been selected Update from GEM: Correct default output path for new GIM database Ensure default output database name is updated correctly Generate Results tables Add ability for the user to manually import table definitions from an archive View Dashboards Correct error when deselecting last selected database Do not display an error message if the user cancels the database selection process Prevent duplicate database selections Version February 2017 : Change Post solution tables to default to Annual and Quarterly Eqn tool: Support function calls without parentheses Variable info: Make equation variables into clickable navigation links Variable info: Edit transformations feature added Table: Add context menu options to select all cells (no totals) & all cells (with totals) Import variables: Add option to filter by sel file

10 Chart: Ensure latest selected point is correct after interpolation has been applied Chart: Tooltip no longer shows NAN% when both baseline and current series are 0 Data transformation: Ensure correct start point is used when applying Y/Y changes to annual variables Table: Ensure table resizes when chart panel is closed while in small resolution mode Variable info: Ensure that long equation text wraps within the available area Database difference generator: Ensure eqn files can be written for comparisons that contain new variables Generate Results tables Add informational/warning/error messages for user feedback Change save behaviour to always save in the directory alongside the base Download table definitions speed improvements View data Support arbitrary model types Version January 2017 : Add new functionality in Post solution workflow : Add ability for the user to specify report type within the settings menu Spreadsheet import: Improve error detection and notification Popular changes: Support inverse exchange rates i.e. US dollar vs World Database difference generator: Correct issue where eqn file output did not contain remove fix commands Database difference generator: Ensure that Eqn file outputs items in the same order as a Run file Generate result tables (Initial new Generate Results Tables behind a feature flag) Select Primary & secondary bases Select Tables Select Countries Specify Settings for table Save table Sync up table definitions with our latest published definitions View data Improve download performance of large files View Dashboards:

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