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Models are the foundation of financial planning in Pluvo. Each model contains its own grid of variables, time-based logic, and scenarios. You can use models to represent your entire business or break things down into focused plans—like headcount, revenue, or departmental budgets.

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What Is a Model?

A model is a container for:
  • Variables with forecast and actuals logic
  • Scenarios (Base + alternate cases)
  • A customizable time range
  • A grid interface for entering, calculating, and visualizing data
Models are fully flexible—you decide what each model represents and how they’re organized.

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Creating a Model

To create a new model:
  1. Click the “+” button in the sidebar and select “Add Model”
  2. Name your model
  3. (Optional) Choose or create a folder to store it in
  4. Your model will open with a blank grid, ready for variable setup

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Toolbar

The model toolbar gives you quick access to powerful tools while working in the grid:
  • Search Bar Typing in the search bar will filter the grid to variables with names that match the search terms.
  • Column Toggles
    Show or hide:
  • Sparkline column
  • Actuals formula column
  • Forecast formula column
  • Undo / Redo
    Use keyboard shortcuts or click the toolbar arrows to undo or redo changes
  • Export
    Export the current grid as CSV or Excel
  • Model Settings (Gear Icon)
    Open settings to:
  • Change the model’s date range. This sets the start/end date of the current model.
Note that increasing the length of the model (both forward and backwards) increases the numbers of cells that need to be calculated.
  • Date Picker Use the date picker to change the date rage that is visible in the grid. This does not change the model’s start/end date.
If auto-recompute is off, you’ll see a Recompute button to manually trigger updates.

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Scenario Switcher

Switch between Base and alternate scenarios from the top-right dropdown. You can compare differences between scenarios, make what-if plans, and merge an alternate back into the Base version when you’re ready to commit.

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Organizing Models

Pluvo gives you full control over how models are structured:

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Model Folders

  • Create folders to group related models (e.g., “Go-to-Market”, “Headcount”, “Operations”)
  • Drag and drop models into folders from the sidebar
  • Nest folders for more complex hierarchies
  • Collapse folders to keep your workspace tidy

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Creating a Model Folder

To create a new model folder:
  1. Click the “+” button in the sidebar and select “Add Folder”
  2. Name your folder
  • Click the chevron to hide/show the sidebar
  • Models and folders are visible from the Sidebar
  • You can add, move, or remove models from the sidebar by dragging or selecting the three dots next to the model/folder name.
  • Use the Sidebar to quickly access and structure your workspace based on how your team plans

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Best Practices

  • Create separate models for major business components or planning areas
  • Use folders to reflect organizational structure, planning ownership, or timeframes
  • Keep models focused—then import variables between them as needed to avoid duplication
Ready to build? Head to the Sidebar, create your first model, and start forecasting.