1. Report on JDemetra+ documentation
Sylwia Grudkowska
ECB/Macroeconomic Statistic Division
Report on JDemetra+ documentation
Seasonal Adjustment Expert Group Meeting
7 July 2015, Frankfurt

2. JDemetra+ Quick Start
In the new version of the document all examples concern one dataset downloaded from Eurostat database (Volume index of production – construction).
The file is attached to the document, so the user may reproduce the results and compare them with the screenshots and descriptions.
The updated document is ready. It will be released once the validation of the layout is done by the NBP.

3. JDemetra+ User Guide Enhancements to be included in the next version:
New case studies:
How to define a national calendar with the user-defined regression variables;
SI – ratios: idea and how to interpret them.
Customised seasonal filters – describe relationship between MSR and the length of the seasonal filter;
Currently omitted functionalities: zoom for charts;
Improved description for Ramps;
Small improvements resulting from comments/questions from the users.
Corrections to the layout to fully fulfil the NBP requirements.
Expected delivery:
Version for comments and proofreading - end of July 2015;
Official release: end of August 2015.

4. JDemetra+ Reference Manual
First version available.
Comments send by the SACE members in the end of May. No comments from SAUG.
Need for further clarifications from the NBB.
The official release will be delayed till July/August.
Content:
Introduction (historical background, About JD+ and the Reference Manual, installing, running, closing);
Main application windows;
Application Menu (File, Statistical methods, View, etc.);
Modeling (Specification, Documents);
Seasonal Adjustment (Specification, Documents);
Calendars;
Variables.