Grids

We just released all new grids! Keep reading to learn your way around.

The grid is the heart of model-building in Pluvo. It’s where your financial structure comes to life.

What Is a Grid?

A grid is the working area inside a model, where each row represents a variable and each column represents time (typically months).

Variables are the building blocks of your financial plan. Each one contains:

• A forecast definition: your planned value or formula.

• An actuals definition: pulled from your accounting system.

• A series of time-based values, shown by month, quarter, or year.

Key Elements

Rows = Variables

Each row in the grid is a variable. Variables can be:

• Drivers – inputs like headcount, unit cost, or conversion rate

• Metrics – outputs like revenue, gross margin, or runway

• Accounts – actuals pulled directly from your GL

You can nest variables, group them, or apply dimensions (coming soon) to get more granular.

You can reorder or regroup variables by simply clicking and dragging them.

Groups of variables are called folders. Folders behave like lists of variables. Read more here.

Columns = Time

Columns show time-based values for each variable—typically broken down by month. The data in these time columns are referred to as amounts.

Using the Amount Types dropdown at the top of the grid, you can toggle between:

• Actuals

• Forecasts

• Variance (e.g., actual vs. forecast)

Right-click in the grid header and select choose columns to hide/show specific columns.

Right-click in the header and select reset columns to restore the default column layout.

➕ Add Variables

Use the “Add variable” button to create a new driver, metric, or account row.

Each variable will have:

• A name and description

• A forecast definition

• An actuals definition

Read more about variable definitions on the Variables page.

Recalculate & Refresh

Pluvo recalculates models automatically when you update inputs or reload the page. You can click the refresh button in the top right to force the grid to reload.

Best Practices

• Group related variables together (e.g., by department or cost center)

• Use dimensions to segment data without duplicating models (coming soon)

• Leverage sparklines for quick trend insights

• Keep forecast logic separate from actuals—Pluvo will compare them for you automatically

Want help structuring your first model or troubleshooting a formula? Contact support or check out our Variables Guide.