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How to Use the % of Dependency Unit of Measure

Learn how to use the % of Dependency unit of measure in INGENIOUS.BUILD, allowing users to link a budget line item as a percentage of another item, category, phase, or the entire budget for automated and dynamic budget updates.

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Written by Mariah Eve Taborada
Updated over a month ago

Overview

The % of Dependency feature automates budget calculations by linking specific budget line items to other components. When the base budget changes, dependent values automatically adjust, reducing manual work and ensuring accurate financial tracking.

Process

  1. Enable the % of Dependency Unit

    • When adding a budget line item, select % of Dependency as the unit of measure.

  2. Link to a Budget Component

    • Choose whether the item should be a percentage of:

      • A specific budget line item

      • A category

      • A phase

      • The entire budget

  3. Automated Updates

    • If the base budget changes, all linked costs automatically recalculate.

    • Example: If a cost code is set to 10% of a $100K budget, it calculates to $10K, making the total $110K.

  4. Managing Budget Changes & Locking Values

    • Users receive notifications when budget changes impact dependent line items.

    • After final approval, users can unlink dependencies and lock values to prevent further automatic updates.

Congratulations!

You now understand how to use the % of Dependency unit of measure in INGENIOUS.BUILD. For additional support, visit the Help Center or contact Customer Support.

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