Mapping Elements

This category contains information about mapping XBRL elements in a report.

Articles here will have information on how to use the tools in the GoFiler applications to locate elements, choose the appropriate element properties, and add those elements to XBRL reports. Additionally, you’ll find information on how to create XBRL extension elements (also known as custom elements) and when it is appropriate to use them.

Articles

How do I map “Cash at beginning...” and “Cash at ending...” on a Statement of Cash Flows?

The statement of cash flows presentation uses duration contexts to express the period for the report. However, line items on this table will often represent concepts at a particular moment in time, such as “Cash at beginning of period”. Concepts tha...

What are element templates and how can I use them?

Element templates are files that you can create from XBRL reports that contain information about the elements used within that report. You can create an element template from one report and apply it to another to quickly map or “tag” the new report ...