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[[File:Api_current_situation_calculation.png|thumb|right|400px|[[Overlay]] in comparison to [[Measurement]]s, [[Indicator]]s and [[Global]]s]]
Indicators are named after Key Performance Indicators, which serve as a means to identify potential improvements and as a metric for the degree to which those improvements have been successful.


==Indicators==
Indicators are visible at the top of the [[interface]]. Each indicator is represented by a short name, and (with exception of the budget) is accompanied by a small progress bar to indicate how well you are performing on that indicator. Indicators can also be inspected by clicking on its element in the top bar, which opens the [[indicator panel]].


Indicators are the themes for which targets exist in a [[3D World]]. They are named after Key Performance Indicators, by which organizations evaluate their success. Key Performance Indicators serve as a means to identify potential improvements, and as a metric for the degree to which those improvements have been successful.
The progress made on an indicator depends on the ''absolute score'' setting of the indicator:
* When selected, the progress is based on the absolute score.
* When not selected, the progress is relative to the calculate score in the current situation. Such an indicator will measure the relative improvements.


See also the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vv1XA3HCOyQ&t=734s F.A.Q. webinar] for an explanation about Indicators.
In the indicator panel, the indicator's full name is shown in the title, along with a description and indicator progress on the left. On the right part of this panel a calculated score and an ''explanation'' are shown. The score and ''explanation'' are produced by the indicator's [[Excel Sheet]]. Basically, this excel sheet should be able to calculate a score and an ''explanation'' and place this in designated excel sheet cells. The excel sheet is also able to obtain information from a project using [[TQL|Tygron Query Language (TQL)]] statements. For more in depth information on indicator excel sheets, see [[Excel]] and [[Excel indicator]].


==How indicators relate to the {{software}}==
[[File:Interface_game_indicator_panel.jpg|250px|left|thumb|The [[indicator panel]]. The left side displays the name, importance, and description of the indicator, as well as a graph showing its progress over time. The right side displays more information on the current situation and how to improve it.]]
Indicators are a primary part of your project, and serve as the guiding element by which [[Player|users]] can determine whether they are making progress. Just like Key Performance Indicators, indicators in the {{software}} serve as a means to identify how to improve the situation for your [[stakeholders|stakeholder]], and to what degree those improvements are affected by specific [[actions]]. By having the right indicators in a project, users are encouraged to take actions which would match the actions of the stakeholder in real life, and to quickly recognize the effects actions have on their own goals and the goals of other stakeholders.


==Indicators in the {{software}}==
[[File:Interface_indicator_panel_green.jpg|250px|thumb|center|The [[indicator panel]] of a green indicator from the [[GeoShare]]. For this indicator, the score graph is turned off. The indicator only calculates a score for [[Neighborhoods]] that are active.]]
Indicators are visible at the top of the [[interface]]. Each indicator is represented by a short name, and (with exception of the budget) is accompanied by a small progress bar to indicate how well you are performing on that indicator.
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==Influencing Indicators==
During a session, users' actions can influence Indicators, directly by spatial adjustments and [[TQL|spatial TQL statements]] and indirectly through [[Grid Overlay]] results and subsequent [[TQL|Grid TQL statements]]. It is up to the users to adjust their actions to improve the score on their Indicators. Also note that an action can also have effects on personal indicators of other stakeholders. For example, if a project developer creates a large office park where there previously was a forest, the amount of green will go down, which will negatively affect the goals of a municipality.


Each indicator has a name, a description, a color and a target. The target is the most important part of the indicator, because that is what drives a stakeholder to perform (or abstain from) an action. Each action a stakeholder takes is meant to advance their indicators.
[[File:Improving_green_indicator.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Improving the green indicator by planning a forest of deciduous trees. The improvement is shown in green in the [[Action log panel]].]]
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The current situation (original) and maquette (planned) situation can be compared by switching between these situations using the buttons in the [[top bar]].
[[File:Current_situation_green_indicator.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Current situation of the green indicator when planning a forest of deciduous trees. Notice the selected ''original'' button in the [[top bar]].]]
[[File:Maquette_situation_green_indicator.jpg|thumb|center|250px|Maquette situation of the green indicator when planning a forest of deciduous trees. Notice the selected ''planned'' button in the [[top bar]].]]
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==Indicators and their relation to stakeholders==
==Indicators on the GeoShare==
You can also import indicators from the {{geoshare}}. There is a set of indicators made available in the {{Public Share}}. It is also possible to import indicators from {{geoshare}} of your [[domain]]. All indicators from the default public share have a page on the wiki with an additional explanation, which indicates if you need to add or edit something to your project when you import that indicator. For Example, some indicators make use of multiple [[Global]]s, an [[Overlay]] or [[Area]]s that needs to be implemented in order for the indicator to work.
<gallery heights=300px widths=300px>
File:Share_public_indicators_editor.png|The default indicators shown in the indicators tab in the editor.
File:Share_public_indicators.png|The indicators shown in the public {{geoshare}}.
</gallery>


It is not necessarily so that each [[Stakeholders|Stakeholder]] has access to each indicator. Indicators which are not relevant to a stakeholder should not be displayed. For example, a project developer has very specific business driven goals, which differ from (or even conflict with) the goals of a municipality. The indicators can be adjusted for every stakeholder individually and for the common goals the targets and weight of the indicator differ. So it is possible that two stakeholders have the same goal, green for example and in this case, for the municipality it is more important to take action on implementing green than it is for the project developer. The difference in weight of the indicators can be adjusted in the [[Indicator Weights|indicator weights]].
The available default indicators are listed below.
Some of these indicators already perform specific calculations and can be directly used in the project. They can also be [[Excel indicator|modified and extended with adjusted calculation]]s.  


For more information on adding and removing indicators to stakeholders, see [[stakeholders]].
It is also possible to implement your own indicator, using an [[Excel|Excel file]]. This Excel file should be imported into your project and assigned to an indicator. Each added indicator is initially empty, and will require some work to set up, but it is highly customizable.


[[File:Topbar_Indicators.png|framed|left|The top bar of the interface. The indicators that are implemented in this example are Budget, Green and Building.]]
==Relation to stakeholders==
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By default, when adding an indicator, it is visible to and accessible by all stakeholders, through an icon in the [[top bar]]. Access to an indicator can be restricted when it is made personal; a link to a stakeholder can be configured for an indicator. This stakeholder is then considered the owner of the indicator.


===Indicator types===
For more information on adding and removing indicators to stakeholders, see [[stakeholders]].
 
A number of indicators are available in the {{software}}. The available indicators are listed below.
Some of these indicators already perform specific calculations and can be directly used in the project, but they also can be modified and extended with customized calculations. It is also possible to implement your own indicators with your own defined calculations. This can be done for the [[Excel_(Indicator)|Excel indicator]]. Because the [[Excel_(Indicator)|Excel indicator]] is initially empty, it requires more work to set up, but also allows for more flexibility through customization.
 
====Stakeholder specific indicators====
This is an indicator that is specifically linked to a certain stakeholder. When you add this indicator it will only be visible for the stakeholder you add it to. For Example the Budget indicator only shows the budget amount for the specific stakeholder and it's target. After all, the budget of a stakeholder can differ and is a personal goal.
 
======''Budget''======
: '' Main article: [[Budget (Indicator)]].''
:
: ''The amount of money available to a stakeholder. Most actions in the {{software}} require money by default. Actions which require spending more money than the stakeholder has available are sometimes allowed. However, should the stakeholder end up with a negative budget, their final score will be zero until their budget turns positive.''
 
======''Building''======
: '' Main article: [[Building (Indicator)]].''
:
: ''The amount of buildings that a stakeholder wishes to reach. The targets for this indicator are subdivided into different types of buildings, such as luxury housing, offices, green and leisure. This indicator is unique in that a stakeholder will be penalized for exceeding their goal. Buildings are measured in units or by floor space.''
 
====Shared indicators====
This is an indicator that is available for multiple stakeholders. When you add this indicator it will be visible for all stakeholders unless you remove it from a specific stakeholder. For Example the Green indicator shows the amount of green in the entire project area and is the same amount for all stakeholders. The weight and the target of the indicator can differ per stakeholder and that is how you can indicate the difference of this goal per stakeholder.


=====''Green''=====
This relationship between an indicator and its personal stakeholder can be queried using TQL with the [[Relation (TQL Param)|Relation parameter]]:
: '' Main article: [[Green (Indicator)]].''
* Stakeholder name: <code>SELECT_NAME_WHERE_INDICATOR_IS_17_AND_RELATION_IS_OWNER</code>
:
* Stakeholder id: <code>SELECT_ID_WHERE_INDICATOR_IS_17_AND_RELATION_IS_OWNER</code>
: ''Green is the amount of green in an area. More trees and open (grassland) areas increase the score for green. Buildings and concrete decrease the score for green.''
=====''Heat Stress''=====
: '' Main article: [[Heat (Indicator)]].''
:
: ''Heat stress is the amount of green and water in an area versus the paved surfaces. More trees and open water areas increase the score for Heat stress. Buildings and concrete decrease the score for Heat stress.''


=====''Parking''=====
When using an excel for an Excel Indicator, you can also access the stakeholder directly using:
: '' Main article: [[Parking (Indicator)]].''
* Stakeholder name: <code>SELECT_NAME_WHERE_STAKEHOLDER_IS_ID</code>
:
* Stakeholder id: <code>SELECT_ID_WHERE_STAKEHOLDER_IS_ID</code>
: ''Parking is the amount of parking spaces in an area. Many buildings have an associated need for parking spaces nearby. By building parking facilities, the score on the Parking Indicator can be increased.''


=====''Livability''=====
[[File:Personal_heat_indicator.png|thumb|right| A personal heat indicator for the municipality. It is only visible in the top bar for this specific stakeholder.]]
: '' Main article: [[Livability (Indicator)]].''
:
: ''Livability is the extent to which an area is pleasant to live in. More open spaces, luxury buildings and green increase livability. Densification, poor quality buildings and lack of nature decrease Livability.''


=====''Traffic NO2''=====
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: '' Main article: [[Traffic NO2 (Indicator)]].''
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* [[Excel Indicator]]
: ''The number of buildings that has trouble with a too high concentration of NO2 due to the traffic in that particular area.''
* [[TQL]]
 
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=====''Traffic Noise''=====
: '' Main article: [[Traffic Noise (Indicator)]].''
:
: ''The number of buildings that has trouble with too much noise (decibel) due to the traffic in that particular area.''
 
=====''Excel Indicator''=====
: '' Main article: [[Excel (Indicator)|Excel (Indicator)]].''
:
: ''This is an indicator which calculates a score and explanation using a Microsoft Excel file. This file can be written locally and uploaded to the {{software}}. In order to obtain information from a running session on the {{software}}, a [[TQL | query language]] has been developed. By using the [https://support.office.com/en-sg/article/Define-and-use-names-in-formulas-2d9abce7-42cf-4a21-a6b4-f02786f690b7 'named cell'] functionality of Microsoft Excel, information can be sent back and forth to the {{software}}.''
 
====Index indicators====
You can also get indicators in the [https://store.tygron.com/ Tygron Index]. Here you can download indicators that are created by serveral Tygron Platform users and/or upload your own indicators. For the up to date overview of available indicators on our Index please check the [https://store.tygron.com/ Index page] or enter the Index from the [[Community| Community hub]] in your project. A brief overview of indicators in the Index is given below.
All indicators on the Index have a page with an additional explanation on the wiki which indicates if you need to add or edit something to your project when you download and use the new indicator. For Example some indicators make use of a [[Globals|global]], an [[Overlay|overlay]] or an [[Areas|area]] that needs to be implemented in order for the indicator to work.
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[[File:Index_in_indicatorpanel.png|300px|The Index in the indicatorpanel.]]
[[File:Community_hub.png|350px||The Index in the Community hub.]]
 
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===Influencing Indicators===
 
During a session, users are able to influence Indicators by taking actions. Almost every action has an effect on at least one Indicator. It is up to the users to apply their actions appropriately to increase the score on their Indicators. It is important to note that the effects of an action may extend to Indicators which are not relevant to the acting stakeholder. For example, if a project developer creates a large office park where there previously was a forest, the amount of green will go down, which will negatively affect the goals of a municipality.
 
===Indicator targets===
The most important aspect of an Indicator is its target. By working towards reaching the target of an Indicator, a stakeholder can increase the total team score. Reaching their Indicator targets is the reason stakeholders perform actions. When a stakeholder has reached the target for a specific Indicator, they no longer need to perform actions for that specific target. Most projects have a balance wherein it is difficult, but not impossible, to reach the targets for all Indicators. Together with the [[Indicator Weights|Indicator weight]] and a stakeholder's [[stakeholder#Assignment_for_this_level|assignment]], they form a stakeholders [[objective]].
 
==Editing Indicators==
 
In the editor, you can add, remove and change Indicators as desired.
 
===Adding/removing Indicators===
 
{{Editor location|Indicators}}
 
[[File:Left_panel_indicator.png|framed|left|The left panel for Indicators in the editor.]]
 
Adding an indicator means making an Indicator available for use in the project. By default, an Indicator is automatically connected to the active stakeholder. This Indicator may still need to be connected to another stakeholder. It is important to make sure the Indicators are added to the stakeholders for whom they are applicable. For more information about adding Indicators to stakeholders, please see [[stakeholders#Left_Panel:_Stakeholders: Levels_(Dynamic properties)|stakeholders]]. When a shared Indicator is removed, it is automatically removed from all stakeholders. When a stakeholder is removed, no Indicators are removed from the project.
 
 
 
Adding and removing Indicators can be done by following these steps:
 
{{Editor steps|title=add an Indicator to the project|Select the type of Indicator you wish to add.|If applicable, select the stakeholder for whom to add the stakeholder.|Select "Add".}}
 
{{Editor steps|title=remove an Indicator from the project|Select the Indicator you want to remove.|Select "Remove".}}
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===Changing Indicators===
 
==How-to's==
* [[How to add, remove and duplicate an Indicator]]
* [[How to add, remove and duplicate an Indicator]]
* [[How to edit Indicator properties]]
* [[How to edit Indicator properties]]
* [[How to edit Indicator targets]]
* [[How to edit Indicator targets]]
* [[How to configure a Query for an Excel Indicator]]
* [[How to implement an Excel Indicator]]
* [[How to make the Green Garden Indicator]]
* [[How to manually adjust Indicators in Excel]]
* [[How to use the Query Tool to test queries from an Excel Indicator spreadsheet]]
* [[How to change Function Values for a Function]], to adjust the effects actions have on Indicators.
* [[How to change Function Values for a Function]], to adjust the effects actions have on Indicators.
* [[How to make an Indicator visible to only one stakeholder]]
|videos=
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vv1XA3HCOyQ&t=734s TQL and Indicators Webinar]
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Latest revision as of 09:19, 12 February 2024

Overlay in comparison to Measurements, Indicators and Globals

Indicators are named after Key Performance Indicators, which serve as a means to identify potential improvements and as a metric for the degree to which those improvements have been successful.

Indicators are visible at the top of the interface. Each indicator is represented by a short name, and (with exception of the budget) is accompanied by a small progress bar to indicate how well you are performing on that indicator. Indicators can also be inspected by clicking on its element in the top bar, which opens the indicator panel.

The progress made on an indicator depends on the absolute score setting of the indicator:

  • When selected, the progress is based on the absolute score.
  • When not selected, the progress is relative to the calculate score in the current situation. Such an indicator will measure the relative improvements.

In the indicator panel, the indicator's full name is shown in the title, along with a description and indicator progress on the left. On the right part of this panel a calculated score and an explanation are shown. The score and explanation are produced by the indicator's Excel Sheet. Basically, this excel sheet should be able to calculate a score and an explanation and place this in designated excel sheet cells. The excel sheet is also able to obtain information from a project using Tygron Query Language (TQL) statements. For more in depth information on indicator excel sheets, see Excel and Excel indicator.

The indicator panel. The left side displays the name, importance, and description of the indicator, as well as a graph showing its progress over time. The right side displays more information on the current situation and how to improve it.
The indicator panel of a green indicator from the GeoShare. For this indicator, the score graph is turned off. The indicator only calculates a score for Neighborhoods that are active.

Influencing Indicators

During a session, users' actions can influence Indicators, directly by spatial adjustments and spatial TQL statements and indirectly through Grid Overlay results and subsequent Grid TQL statements. It is up to the users to adjust their actions to improve the score on their Indicators. Also note that an action can also have effects on personal indicators of other stakeholders. For example, if a project developer creates a large office park where there previously was a forest, the amount of green will go down, which will negatively affect the goals of a municipality.

Improving the green indicator by planning a forest of deciduous trees. The improvement is shown in green in the Action log panel.

The current situation (original) and maquette (planned) situation can be compared by switching between these situations using the buttons in the top bar.

Current situation of the green indicator when planning a forest of deciduous trees. Notice the selected original button in the top bar.
Maquette situation of the green indicator when planning a forest of deciduous trees. Notice the selected planned button in the top bar.

Indicators on the GeoShare

You can also import indicators from the GeoShare. There is a set of indicators made available in the Public Share. It is also possible to import indicators from GeoShare of your domain. All indicators from the default public share have a page on the wiki with an additional explanation, which indicates if you need to add or edit something to your project when you import that indicator. For Example, some indicators make use of multiple Globals, an Overlay or Areas that needs to be implemented in order for the indicator to work.

  • The default indicators shown in the indicators tab in the editor.

  • The indicators shown in the public GeoShare.

The available default indicators are listed below. Some of these indicators already perform specific calculations and can be directly used in the project. They can also be modified and extended with adjusted calculations.

It is also possible to implement your own indicator, using an Excel file. This Excel file should be imported into your project and assigned to an indicator. Each added indicator is initially empty, and will require some work to set up, but it is highly customizable.

Relation to stakeholders

By default, when adding an indicator, it is visible to and accessible by all stakeholders, through an icon in the top bar. Access to an indicator can be restricted when it is made personal; a link to a stakeholder can be configured for an indicator. This stakeholder is then considered the owner of the indicator.

For more information on adding and removing indicators to stakeholders, see stakeholders.

This relationship between an indicator and its personal stakeholder can be queried using TQL with the Relation parameter:

  • Stakeholder name: SELECT_NAME_WHERE_INDICATOR_IS_17_AND_RELATION_IS_OWNER
  • Stakeholder id: SELECT_ID_WHERE_INDICATOR_IS_17_AND_RELATION_IS_OWNER

When using an excel for an Excel Indicator, you can also access the stakeholder directly using:

  • Stakeholder name: SELECT_NAME_WHERE_STAKEHOLDER_IS_ID
  • Stakeholder id: SELECT_ID_WHERE_STAKEHOLDER_IS_ID
A personal heat indicator for the municipality. It is only visible in the top bar for this specific stakeholder.

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