Core Data
On this screen, you can adjust settings for Core Data—key variables used across multiple budgetary calculations and influence how calculations are performed throughout. The Core Data preference pane and its settings are applicable to each individual budget.
Calendar Units
These settings define the default values for calendar units used throughout the budget. Changing them will impact how amount data references and budget formulas are calculated.
Only modify these settings if you fully understand their effect on your budget.
| Setting | Description | Data Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hour | Sets the value of an hour. Default value is 1 | Numerical |
| Day | Sets the value of a Day in hours. Default value is 24 | Numerical |
| Week | Sets the value of a Week in days. Default value is 7 | Numerical |
| Month | Sets the value of a Month in weeks. Default value is 4.2 | Numerical |
Pay Hour Settings
These settings define the default Pay Hour values used across hourly labor positions in Cast and Crew Header Rows. While you can adjust default values here, each header row remains individually editable for full flexibility.
Set the names and default hourly values used in the Header Rows Pay Hours block. Assign Pay Hour Types to Phases in Element Manager > Phases using the Assigned Pay Hours Column.
| Setting | Description | Data Type |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | Sets the default value for Regular Days. Default value is 14 Pay hours. | Numerical |
| Prep/Wrap | Sets the default value for Prep/Wrap Days. Default value is 10 Pay hours. | Numerical |
| Minimum | Sets the default value for Minimum Days. Default value is 8 Pay hours. | Numerical |
| Extended | Sets the default value for Extended Days. Default value is 16 Pay hours. | Numerical |
Fringe Account Categories
Fringe Account Categories allow you to assign taxes and fringe costs to specific accounts, giving you greater accuracy and flexibility within your budget. This enables more detailed tracking and separation of fringe expenses across various labor types, departments, or cost structures.
By default, all fringe costs are assigned to a single standard account (typically Account 99). To better align with your production’s needs, you can add additional fringe accounts using the Add button—giving you full control over how fringe costs are categorized and reported.
| Setting | Description | Data Type |
|---|---|---|
| Use | Toggle this checkbox to Enable or Disable the Fringe Account for use in the budget. The default account cannot be disabled. | Checkbox |
| Account Number | Defines the Account Number for this Fringe Account. This number will be used for identification and reporting purposes within the budget. | Numerical |
| Account Name | Defines the Account Name for this Fringe Account. | Text |
| Default | Marks this Fringe Account as the Default. All fringes will be assigned here unless specified otherwise. | Radio Button |
After choosing a selection, press OK to save your choice. The application will refresh to apply the change.
Pressing Reset Defaults will return the settings to their default state.