Smart Measurables

Smart Measurables transform existing Measurables into variables that can be used to create formulas.

Written by Tommy Mains

Updated at February 21st, 2025

Using Smart Measurables for Added Functionality

Smart Measurables allow users to automatically perform calculations and input scores by forming mathematical expressions, which can include using existing Measurables as variables. Smart Measurables can use the following basic mathematical operators, including order of operations formulas with parentheses:

  • Addition
  • Subtraction
  • Multiplication
  • Division

To create a new smart Measurable or adapt an existing Measurable, click the Smart Measurable toggle on the Measurable's details card.

 

 

Smart Measurable Features

Click through the tabs below to learn about Smart Measurable features.

Adding Measurables as Variables

The core of Smart Measurables is the ability to utilize your Measurables as variables. 

Example: You are already capturing “Sales” and “Cost of Goods Sold” on your Scorecard and want to generate “Gross Profit” automatically. The following directions follow this example.

  1. Click Data from the left navigation.
  2. Click New Measurable on the intended Measurable group.
  3. Click Create and Add a New Measurable.
  4. Name the Measurable “Gross Profit.”
  5. Toggle on Smart Measurable.
  6. Click Add Measurable.
  7. Search for and click your existing “Sales” Measurable.
  8. Select the subtract operator.
  9. Click Add Measurable.
  10. Search for and click your “Cost of Goods Sold” Measurable.
  11. Create a Goal (a specific number, range, etc.).
  12. Optional: Assign the Measurable's Owner.
  13. Click Save.
 
 

Adding Constant Variables

Constants allow you to treat numbers the same for each calculation.

Example: You want to calculate a “daily average” by dividing your Weekly Measurable by seven.

  1. Click Data from the left navigation.
  2. Click the plus sign next to the time interval listed (Weekly, for example).
  3. Click Create and Add a New Measurable.
  4. Name the Measurable “Daily Average.”
  5. Toggle on Smart Measurable.
  6. Click Add Measurable.
  7. Search for and click your existing “Weekly Sales” Measurable.
  8. Click the division operator.
  9. Click Add Number.
  10. Enter the number seven (7) and click the checkmark.
  11. Create a Goal.
  12. Optional: Assign the Measurable's Owner.
  13. Click Save.
 
 

Clearing Formulas

There are two options for deleting aspects of your Smart Measurable formula.

  • Click the Backspace button in the window to remove one element at a time, starting from the end of the formula.
  • Click the X (Clear All) button to empty the formula field.
 
 

 

Permissions Needed

Only users with the role of Manager and above can add or edit Measurables to the Scorecard, including smart Measurables.

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Do the Measurables used as variables need to be on the same Scorecard as the smart Measurable?

No, Measurables used as variables do not need to be on the same Scorecard as the smart Measurable. As long as those Measurables are maintained to stay up-to-date somewhere in Ninety (other than the archive), the smart Measurable can access their data. 

 
 

What happens if the Measurables used as variables are missing data?

If the Measurables used as variables are missing data or are otherwise not maintained, the individual cells affected will display an “Invalid” error.