Create a Target Sourced from a Metric

The Target can be populated with Values using a Metric. This Metric should have the same Measurement Interval as the Target. This article describes how to add Target Values using a Metric.

1. Create a New Target

Access Admin > Reference Objects > Targets

  1. [+ New Target]
  2. Measurement Interval: Select the period that the Target covers
  3. Target type: Choose the type of the Target from the dropdown menu
  4. Name: Give the Target a descriptive name
  5. [Save]

2. Define the Target Data Source

Open the Info tab

  1. Source from: Select "Metric" option
  2. Source Metric: Choose an available Metric from the dropdown list containing those Metrics that have the same Measurement Interval

[Save] to collect values from the designated Metric

2.1. Review the Data in the Target Values Grid

Open the Target Data tab

The Values pulled from the Metric will be shown in the Target Values grid.

3. Associate the Target with a Metric

Open the Associations tab

  1. [Link To Metric]
  2. Metric: Choose a Metric from the drop-down list
  3. [Save] the changes
  4. [Update All Metric Charts]