Navigation:  Application Modules > Pricing > Price Indices > Cross References

Within EnergySteward.com you can specify different alias (cross references) for price indices.  Information on the types of cross references can be found in the price index configuration cross reference type area.  This cross reference capability allows you to setup different names/identifiers (for other internal OR external systems) that might need reference information on the price index.

 

Below is a sample screen shot on where these cross references are added or updated for a given price index. Important note:  On the screen shot displayed you will see various 'Platts' cross reference types and xref values.  The price index cross referencing capability within EnergySteward.com is utilized for the automated imports of Platts subscription price point files.  These identifiers are the identifiers which Platts uses for this index and price point.

 

 

Add Cross Reference (button) - Click this button to add a new cross reference to the price index.

 

View/Edit Grid Button (pencil) - Click this next to the applicable cross reference in order to change any of the information relevant to the cross reference.

 

Delete Grid Button (red x) - Click this next to the applicable cross reference that you want to permanently delete.  When you delete a cross reference, then only the specific price index cross reference is removed. Important note: You will be presented with a confirmation ("Are you sure...?") dialog box prior to deletion.

 

The following shows the cross reference detail which you are presented with when adding or updating a cross reference.

 

Cross Reference Type (drop down list box) - This is a required field.  The type select indicates the 'kind' of cross reference which is being setup (a Platts midpoint identifier, an export system identifier, etc.).  See the configuration price index cross reference type setup area for creating/updating index cross reference types.  This item also includes a quick add icon for setting these types up directly from this screen (if you have appropriate security).

 

Cross Reference (Name) -  This is a required field. The name you enter here is the cross reference name.  For example; if you have a cross reference type of 'Platts Midpoint', then in this field you would enter the Platts midpoint identifier used to represent the price point (the Platts electronic feed identifier).

 

Notes -  This is an optional field.  You can specify any information which you feel you need to further document the cross reference assignment.

 

Order No -  This is an optional field.  You can specify an order number for the cross reference so that (on select reports) it will list in a determined sequence.

 

Source Currency Code -  This is an optional field.  You can specify the currency code. Important note: some pricing publications (like Platts) will bring in automated feeds using different denominations (USD=US Dollars, USC = US cents, etc.).  This field is only required (currently) for those automated feeds which require a conversion to store within EnergySteward.com (which is normally in US dollars).