Float

Float is a resource management platform that helps teams plan projects, schedule resources, and manage workloads. It provides a visual overview of team availability and project timelines.

Before you begin

To begin monitoring Float, ensure you have the following components and permissions in place:

• OpenLM components: OpenLM Cloud Broker, approved in Broker Hub.
• Platform-specific Requirements: You'll need administrative access to your Float account to generate an API key with the necessary read permissions.

Configure data collection

1. Activate API Access: In your Float account settings, navigate to Integration Menu then API Key. Create a new API Key.
2. Add Credentials: In the OpenLM Cloud Broker dashboard, find the Float integration and enter the API key.

Float credential configuration in Cloud Broker

Approve Float in OpenLM Platform

1. Sign in to OpenLM Platform.
2. From the menu, go to License Servers → Pending Server.
3. Select the Float data source, then select Approve and Merge.

Verify the integration

1. In OpenLM Platform, go to Allocation.
2. Confirm Float usage data appears.

note

It can take up to 3 minutes for data to appear after approval.

Viewing reports

• User activity trends — see which users are most active in the platform; reallocate seats accordingly.
• Expired or unused licenses — identify inactive users and reclaim their seats.

Reference

• Broker Hub