What Is General Configuration?

The General Configuration section sets the three foundational properties that shape the entire financial model: the company being modeled, the language the model is written in, and the currency it uses. These choices are applied globally -- they affect every worksheet, every header, every formula reference, and every report the engine generates.

Getting these right at the start saves significant rework later, because changing the language after building out a full chart of accounts means every worksheet name, column header, and database mapping will shift.

Company Name

The Company Name identifies the entity or project this financial model represents. It appears in the model header area of the generated Excel workbook, making it immediately clear which company the workbook belongs to when you have multiple models open.

This can be a legal entity name (e.g., "Acme Corporation"), a project name (e.g., "Project Atlas"), or any descriptive label that helps you and your team identify the model at a glance.

When to customize

Always set this to something meaningful. The default is a placeholder, and leaving it unchanged makes it harder to manage multiple model files.

Language

The Language setting has far-reaching consequences. It does not merely translate labels -- it controls:

• Worksheet names -- Each generated worksheet tab is named in the selected language (e.g., "Revenue" vs "Receita", "Balance Sheet" vs "Balanco Patrimonial").
• Column headers -- All data input columns, report columns, and control panel labels use the selected language.
• Formula references -- Because Excel worksheet references use tab names, every cross-sheet formula changes when the language changes.
• Database column mappings -- The default column titles in the Database section are language-dependent, so the mapping between your data file and the model shifts with the language.

Available languages

The application supports multiple languages. The two primary options are English and Portuguese (Brazil). The language you choose should match your team's working language and, ideally, the language of the data source you plan to import.

Changing language after setup

Changing the language after you have configured other sections (especially Database mappings and Accounts) will reset language-dependent defaults. The application will warn you before making this change. If you are unsure, set the language first, before configuring anything else.

Currency

The Currency setting determines the symbol displayed alongside monetary values throughout the model (e.g., "

The currency symbol appears in:

• Formatted cells in the generated Excel workbook
• Report headers where monetary units are indicated
• The status bar of the application for quick reference

Choosing a currency

Select the currency that matches the primary unit of your financial data. If your model tracks multiple currencies, choose the one used for consolidated reporting and handle conversions through economic indexes and account formulas.

Best Practices

1. Set language first. Before touching any other section, confirm the language. Many defaults throughout the specification are language-dependent, and they are populated when you first open each section.
2. Use a descriptive company name. You will likely generate multiple model versions over time. A clear company name in the header helps distinguish them.
3. Match currency to your data. The currency symbol should reflect the unit of the numbers you will import or enter. Mismatched symbols create confusion during analysis.