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title: "Forecast Configurations Tab"
slug: "forecast-configurations"
description: "View and manage forecast configuration groups on the Configurations tab. Each group sets metric, projection model, and history weeks."
updated: 2024-11-06T18:10:59Z
published: 2024-11-06T18:10:59Z
canonical: "docs.restaurant365.com/forecast-configurations"
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# Forecast Configurations Tab

This article is part of weekly forecasting and covers the Configurations tab of the Weekly Forecasting Settings sidesheet.

The Configurations tab displays all forecast configuration groups for the instance. Each forecast configuration group contains the forecast metric and projection model settings for assigned locations.

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## **Configurations Tab**

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|  | **Field** | **Description** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **1** | Search | Search for specific keywords. |
| **2** | Filter | Filter column information. Learn more about [working with smart grids here](/doc/docs/working-with-smart-grids). |
| **3** | Configuration Group | Each forecast configuration group contains the forecast metric and projection model settings for assigned locations. Click to view and/or edit the forecasting configurations. |

#### **Configuration Group Columns**

| **Column** | **Description** |
| --- | --- |
| Name | Name of the forecast configuration group. |
| Locations | Locations assigned to the forecast configuration group. > [!NOTE] > If more than one location is assigned, the number of locations will be displayed. Click on the **Locations** column to view all assigned locations. ![A screenshot of a computer Description automatically generated](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/configurations-image-chuxjy8l.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T17%3A09%3A33Z&se=2026-11-09T18%3A09%3A33Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=hk6ilHQfDjndtxbxZVfAK82ZgNH3DG3lZ8dnpWJMdG0%3D) |
| Created On | Date that the forecast configuration group was created. |
| Created By | User who created the forecast configuration group. |
| Modified On | Date that the forecast configuration group was last edited. |

### **Default Configuration Group**

As locations are enabled for Weekly Forecasting, they will be automatically added to the **Default Configuration** group. The Default Configuration group cannot be deleted.

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When locations are assigned to other forecast configuration groups, they will be automatically removed from the Default Configuration group.

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## **Forecast Configuration Group Details**

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|  | **Field** | **Description** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **1** | Configuration Name | The name of the forecast configuration group. > [!NOTE] > The default configuration group cannot be renamed. |
| **2** | Locations | All locations that are assigned to the forecast configuration group. > [!NOTE] > Locations cannot be assigned to or removed from the Default Configuration group. |
| **3** | Available Metrics Toggle | Indicates if the [forecast metric](/doc/docs/weekly-forecasting-projection-models-and-forecast-metrics) is enabled as an option for generating the forecast. All enabled metrics will be available for use at the associated location(s). When a user manually selects a different forecast metric, the system will recalculate the week's forecast using the selected metric. |
| **4** | Default Metric Radio Button | Indicates which forecast metric is the default; this will be the metric that the forecast is calculated and displayed in when initially generated. |
| **5** | Projection Weeks | The number of weeks of historical data to be used in the forecast projections. Users can select between 3 and 8 weeks. |
| **6** | Available Models Toggle | Indicates if the [projection mode](/doc/docs/weekly-forecasting-projection-models-and-forecast-metrics)l is enabled as an option for generating the forecast. The projection model determines how the system-generated sales projection will be calculated. All enabled projection models will be available for use at the associated location(s). When a user manually selects a different projection model, the system will recalculate the week's forecast using the selected model. |
| **7** | Default Projection Model Radio Button | Indicates which projection model is the default; this will be the model used when the forecast for a week is first generated. |
| **8** | Save Buttons | Saves the forecast configuration group settings or changes. When editing a configuration, this button will only be enabled when changes are made. |