Timing Preview
This article explains the Timing preview shown in the Timing modal.
You will learn:
What the preview represents.
How to interpret accrual and cash curves.
How to use the preview to debug timing issues.
The preview is a quick visual check on timing before you look at full statements.
What the Timing preview shows
The Timing preview typically displays:
A curve or bars for accrual values over time.
A curve or bars for cash values over time when delays or payment terms apply.
Sometimes a visual indication of working capital build up and release.
It gives a compact view of how timing settings translate into patterns.
Reading the preview
Use the preview to check that:
Accrual starts and stops in the right periods.
Cash lags accrual by the expected amount.
Seasonal peaks and troughs appear in the correct places.
There are no surprise gaps or spikes.
If the preview shape does not match your expectations, revisit the relevant timing fields.
From preview to full statements
After confirming the preview looks sensible:
Save the timing settings.
Check P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow and Cash Waterfall to see the full impact.
Pay particular attention to working capital and net cash movement for timing heavy variables.
The preview is a fast filter, not a substitute for full statement review.
Troubleshooting with the preview
When timing issues arise, for example odd cash or working capital patterns:
Open the variable's Timing modal.
Inspect the preview to see if accrual and cash shapes look wrong.
Adjust delays, frequency or seasonality and watch the preview change.
Iterate until the pattern looks correct, then confirm in statements.
This loop is much faster than guessing from statements alone.
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