# Scenario Changes & Impact (OpEx Panel)

### :bulb: Protip - before you finalize

Always switch to "Show Changes" mode to see the delta — don't just work in "Show After." 

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Catch unintended modifications before submission. Then, validate in multiple views:

* Org Chart — Does the structure look correct visually?
* Directory — Are all attributes consistent?
* Forecast — Is the timing accurate?
* Workforce Hub — Are org metrics healthy?

## Scenario Changes & Impact (OpEx Panel)

The OpEx Panel is the central hub for reviewing all changes made in a scenario and understanding their impact on workforce cost. It's also where you submit scenarios for approval.

## Accessing the OpEx Panel

1. Open any scenario
2. Click the panel toggle in the top-right corner

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3. The panel appears on the right side of the screen

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## What the OpEx Panel Shows

The panel categorizes all scenario changes into:

* **Additions** — New positions created (new hires, new roles)
* **Reductions** — Positions closed (layoffs, exits, eliminations)
* **Data Changes** — Modified attributes on existing positions (title changes, salary adjustments, department moves)
* **Moves** — Changing reporting structures

For each category, the panel shows cost and headcount impact. Switch between salary and custom formulas to evaluate changes using your preferred financial metric.

## Viewing Position Details

Click any position in the OpEx Panel to see:

* Previous values → new values for each changed field
* Cost impact for that specific change
* Change type and effective date

## Cost Impact Summary

The bottom of the panel shows aggregated totals:

* Net headcount change (+/- positions)
* Net cost impact (+/- workforce cost)
* Individual financial impact per position modification

## Effective Date View

Toggle to the effective date view to see all changes grouped by their effective date. Useful for understanding the phased impact of your scenario over time.

## Submitting for Approval

1. Review all changes and their impact in the panel
2. Click **Configure Submission** at the bottom

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2. Review the approver list and bottom-line impact

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3. Add a justification for your changes
4. Click **Submit**

See [Scenario Approvals](https://docs.agentnoon.com/scenarios/approvals) for the full approval workflow.

## Downloading Change Data

The OpEx Panel doesn't have a built-in export. To download a record of changes:

* **Activity Log** - Provides a detailed view of field-level changes across scenarios, capturing before/after values, user, and timestamp

**Note (Undo & Redo):** Use "Undo" to quickly revert the action you did - if you click on undo accidentally, you should be able to "Redo" the desired action. You can also use Undo & Redo for bulk edits using 1-click.

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* **Export Data** in the toolbar → select **Comparisons Report** to download a before/after comparison of all positions

## Before-and-After Analysis in Workforce Hub

Open Workforce Hub inside a scenario (module dropdown > **Workforce Hub**) to compare baseline vs. scenario state:

* **Headcount** -  by department, location, or any attribute
* **Cost** - total compensation before and after
* **Span of Control** - average SOC and distribution
* **Layers** - number of management levels before and after

Toggle between Before and After views. Apply filters to drill into specific segments.

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