Project Universe is the central repository for project details and associated spending data within CIP Manager. This module incorporates information from all other modules, offering users access to the most current data. No changes can be made to projects in this module. Instead, changes are made by users in the Project Details module and are reviewed by OTP in Actions; these changes then update the Project Universe, ensuring proper change control and management. This module can be accessed from the Main menu.
CIP List
The stored CIPs (Adopted, Development, and Historical) and the Project Universe can be viewed in this module by selecting an option in the CIP list in the top left corner.
Filter Project Universe
The CIP/Project Universe information can be filtered using the Quick Search picklists or the Advanced Filters. Both of these options are described in the Quick Search and Advanced Filters article. The table below details the Quick Search filters available on this interface.
| Quick Search Filter | Description |
|---|---|
| Division | This is a picklist of all values in the Division code list. It will be used to return all projects that are located within the selected Division. |
| Division Grouping | This is a picklist of all values in the Division Grouping code list. It will be used to return all projects that are located within the selected Division Grouping. |
| Program | This is a picklist of all values in the Program code list. It will be used to return all Programs that are within a selected Division. |
| Funding Level 3 | This is a picklist of all values in the Funding Level 3 code list. It will be used to return all level 3 funding options within the selected Division. |
| CIP Inclusion | This is a picklist used to filter projects based on their inclusion/exclusion in the CIP. |
When values are selected in one of the Quick Search picklists, the Projects table will be populated with the relevant project list. The resulting projects will be sorted by Division, Division Grouping, Program, Project, then Funding Level 3.
Manage Columns
From the Project Universe interface, the user can see summarized information about a project. While there are fourteen columns listed initially to specify the project, the user can add and remove fields from the table view. To learn more about this process, visit the Manage Columns article.
Other Tools
The Project Universe landing page will also contain other tools and elements, including:
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| Actions (Button) | The Actions button allows the user to (1) manage columns and (2) export the displayed list of projects to Excel or CSV. When selected, a picklist will open for the user to select which action they wish to take. If “Export to CSV” or “Export to Excel” is selected, the file will automatically be generated once clicked. |
| Rows per page (Count) | The "Rows per page" picklist allows the user to specify how many projects will be displayed on one page of results. |
| Page Indicator | The Page Indicator shows which projects the user is currently viewing and the total number of projects. |
| Arrows | The arrow keys allow the user to navigate through the pages of projects, if multiple pages exist. |
View Project Details
As previously mentioned, projects cannot be edited through the Project Universe interface; they are read-only to maintain quality control. To view funding level data, the user can click the caret icons on the table. This expands them to display the funding breakdown.
The user can also select a Division ID hyperlink in the first column of the Project Universe table to view that project's details. Once selected, the user will land on a view-only Project Detail tab. The accordions/sections can then be expanded to view more in-depth information about the project.
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