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Most work in Oculon comes down to a small set of concepts that build on each other. Once you understand how they connect, the rest of the product is much easier to navigate.

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Variables

Variables are the core lines in a model. They hold values, formulas, or both. A variable can represent a metric, a driver, an assumption, or a calculated result.

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Dimensi’ons.

Dimensions add structure to a variable. You use them to break the same metric into categories such as region, department, product, or customer segment.

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Time

Time gives the model a planning horizon. It defines the date range, granularity, and the point where actuals end and forecast values begin.

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Formulas

Formulas tell variables how to calculate. They can reference other variables, use helper logic, and respond to time and dimension context.

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Models, databases, scenarios, views, and boards

  • Models hold the planning logic.
  • Databases hold source records and imported data.
  • Scenarios let you test changes safely.
  • Views save filtered slices of model or database content.
  • Boards present metrics visually and can embed saved views.

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A good mental model

Think of Oculon as one connected system:
  • Databases provide data
  • Models create logic
  • Scenarios test change
  • Views narrow the right model or database slice
  • Boards communicate the result