Tandem Capacity Model (TCM) Manual

Change Password
The Change Password option changes the TCM passwords that control access to TCM administrator
and superuser authorization levels. The default password for the TCM administrator level is “admin.”
The password for the superuser level is “super.” To enhance TCM security, the default passwords
should be modified. This option is available only to users with a TCM administrator or superuser
authorization level.
After you select this option, a dialog box prompts for both the existing and new (replacement)
passwords. For more information regarding TCM passwords, see “Passwords” (page 69).
Customize TCM
The Customize TCM option displays the TCM User Customization worksheet, which allows you to
customize the appearance of the TCM screens. To return to TCM, select Return to Model on the
TCM User Customization screen.
Chart Tab
The Chart tab is used to create and customize Performance model charts.
Create Timeline Chart (F8)
The Create Timeline Chart option plots a Planning Timeline model chart. (For information about
using the charts, see “Planning Timeline Model Chart” (page 162).)
After you select Create Timeline Chart option, a list of transactions in the Performance model
appears. Select the transaction (or average transaction) you want to plot. You can modify models
while simultaneously updating the chart. When you finish, click OK. For more information on
positioning, sizing, and switching between Excel windows, see the Microsoft Excel online help.
Customize
The Customize option enables all of Excel’s chart formatting commands so that you can change
the default format and customize the chart in whatever way you desire. Refer to the section on the
charts in the Microsoft Excel online help for more details.
Help Tab
The Help tab provides information about the TCM fields, function keys, and operating environment.
TCM Help (F1)
The TCM Help option displays context-sensitive help messages about the currently selected field.
Exiting Help
To exit Help, select Exit from the File tab in the Help window.
Function Keys (SF1)
The Function Keys option lists all the TCM function keys and their meanings. You can also access
this function by pressing SF1.
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