Product updates

This week’s updates are all about making everyday modeling smoother.

Use exact dates in formulas

You’re no longer limited to “last month” or “3 months ago.”

Now you can choose a Specific date — like “September 2022” — for any time reference in a formula. Handy when you’re pulling actuals from a locked period, or modeling something with a fixed baseline.

Use AND filters on the same column

Need to narrow a range? Now you can write filters like: Customer ARR > 20000 AND < 30000

It’s a small but important fix that unlocks tighter filtering and better conditional logic.

Compare time periods side-by-side

You can now show time periods as columns, not just rows. That means it's easier to spot trends, compare periods, and see how numbers shift over time.

Faster driver grids

We’ve moved driver grids over to a faster, more reliable engine. Here’s what that means:

• Pages load faster, even with big models and long time ranges
• No more stuck cells when a calculation hits an error

This week, we tightened up two small but meaningful things that smooth out interactions and reduce accidental mistakes.

Menus that understand your mouse

You want to click something in a nested submenu. You move your mouse diagonally... and poof — you’ve accidentally hovered over something else in the main menu. Frustrating, right?

We’ve added menu aim to fix that.

Now, you can move your mouse diagonally into a submenu without losing your place. You won’t even notice — it’ll just feel smooth.

Scenario-specific changes

Pages, sections, and blocks are now scoped to the scenario you’re in — just like drivers, formulas, and everything else.

That means if you add or delete them inside a scenario, the changes stay limited to that scenario. If you create a “Layoffs” page in Bear Case, it’ll stay in Bear Case. Main stays clean.

You can now compare dimension values — like channels, segments, dates, or even cohort ages — right inside your formulas.

No workarounds. Just write the logic the way it makes sense in your head:

• if (Channel == 'Paid Ads', 1, 0)
• if (Cohort age >= 3, 1, 0)
• if (Start Date < '2025-04-01', 1, 0)

Here’s what’s new:

1. Using dimensional attributes as inputs

‍Add them straight from the formula editor. They behave just like other formula inputs, and support Boolean comparisons.

2. String comparisons

‍Works with strings like ‘legacy’. Just wrap them in single quotes. Example:

3. Number comparisons

‍Use == , != , >= , or >= to check against numeric thresholds or ranges. Example:

4. Date comparisons

‍Use the standard 'YYYY-MM-DD' format, wrapped in single quotes. Example:

When you’re building in Runway, adding drivers to tables and charts is something you do all the time. So we've focused on making that experience faster, clearer, and easier to use.

Smarter search results

• Matches now prioritize the start of words, not the full string — so searching for “New R” returns New Revenue, not New Customers.
• Results are now ranked more intuitively — Revenue by Source shows up before New Revenue when you search for "Revenue."
• Sub-drivers only appear if your query includes their specific attribute — making the list shorter and more focused on what you're actually looking for.

These changes apply to the driver search menu and global search.

Redesigned, keyboard-first search menu

We've redesigned the driver search menu with a new layout that's easier to scan — and fully keyboard-friendly.

• Matching terms are underlined to help you visually scan results faster.
• We've made it easier to see where each driver lives — we now show which model, page, or database it's connected to.
• Sub-drivers are now grouped under their parent, making it easier to scan and select. You can add individual drivers by selecting the checkbox next to each one — or select the parent checkbox to add/remove the entire group at once.

Some data sources only report values once — like a CRM deal created in December, or a signup logged in March. But when you're modeling over time, that data still matters months later.

Until now, pulling those values forward meant writing complex formulas like:

max(DB.Contract_Start [This Segment] [LastMonth], sum(ExtQuery.CONTRACT_START [This Segment] [ThisMonth]))

Those were hard to explain, and even harder to maintain.

Now it’s built into Runway.

• A new Most recent value option is available in the time range drop-down when editing driver formulas or configuring a database.
• When enabled, it carries forward the  last non-null value, to fill in empty months in the time series.
• It works with all driver types — whether from integrations or database columns.

Use this when modeling with sparse data, modeling contracts over time, or applying cohort curves to historical values. You'll find the toggle in any formula's time range filter, or in the Database configuration panel.

This week’s updates smooth out navigation, search, and data visibility — reducing friction and making everyday actions faster.

Keyboard shortcuts for formulas and driver groups

• Press = to start writing a formula when focused on a cell. No extra clicks — just type and edit.
• Use Cmd/Shift + click to expand or collapse all driver groups at once.

Cleaner attribute display in search

Sub-driver attributes now appear in a consistent order, making search results easier to scan.

Better control over database views

• Toggle formula columns on/off when displaying drivers as time series — accessible via column headers or Customize > Properties. You can also use these keyboard shortcuts: Cmd + Shift + A for actuals formulas, Cmd + Shift + F for forecast formulas.
• Command + Down now lands on the last row of a table instead of the Add item option.

Integration queries in the sidebar

Queries for each integration now live in their own collapsible section in the sidebar, making them easier to find and navigate.

Clearer New Page modal

We’ve refined the layout and labels to make it easier to tell if you’re creating a new page, model, or database.

Good charts don’t just display numbers—they make insights obvious. These latest updates make it easier to see exactly what’s changing, why, and where your actuals end & forecasts begin.

Waterfall charts show how each piece adds up

Waterfall charts are here. They break down how key metrics like cash, revenue, and expenses evolve, step by step.

• See what’s driving change — Positive, negative, and total contributions are clearly visualized.
• Control layout easily — Flip values with Lower is better, or pull starting values from previous periods with Use as beginning value.
• Thoughtful defaults — Pre-configured settings (like data labels & axis lines) make charts clear and useful right away.

Spot forecasts at a glance

Forecasts shouldn’t look like actuals. Now, they don’t.

We’ve added:

• Dashed lines for forecasts in line and area charts.
• Lighter bars for forecasts in bar and area charts.
• A vertical marker at the last close so you always know where actuals end.

Budgeting and forecasting require flexibility — but once a plan is finalized, it needs to actually stay put.

Until now, Snapshots were the only way to freeze a scenario in Runway. But they were limited to main scenario, couldn’t be edited, and didn’t capture all your data.

Now, you can lock forecasts as standalone scenarios, and prevent unwanted changes with Scenario Settings:

• Disable Pull updates from Main (including integration data syncs).
• Prevent merging to ensure your scenario remains separate from main.
• Disable user edits to avoid unintentional changes.

We’ve also improved the scenario picker with a cleaner layout and search bar, so you can quickly find the scenario you need.

Undo that actually feels instant

Undoing actions in large datasets used to lock up the UI. Now, it happens instantly, so you can keep working without delays.

Numerical sorting that just works

Lists like Month 1, Month 2, ... Month 10 now sort numerically, so Month 10 no longer appears before Month 2.

New date formulas

Use lastClose(), lastMonth(), thisYear(), lastYear(), thisQuarter(), and lastQuarter() to reference time-based data directly in formulas—faster and with fewer clicks.

Automatic driver formatting

When a driver references another, it should inherit its formatting—currency, percentages, whatever you’ve set. Now it does, so you don’t have to do this manually.

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Great software isn’t just about big features. It’s also about craftsmanship: the way things snap into place, the absence of friction, and the feeling that everything just works. When details are off, you notice. When they’re right, you don’t have to think about them at all. This update makes Runway more thoughtfully designed in ways that add up.

Cleaner UI

• Higher contrast for better readability, without feeling harsh
• More refined accent colors that guide—not distract
• Redesigned block empty states—no more placeholder data that looked too real and left you wondering, is this mine?

Icons that make scanning easier

We’ve relied on emojis as a visual shorthand since the early days of Runway, but they had problems: too colorful, too inconsistent, and harder to scan—especially in a busy sidebar…

Icons fix this.

• 1,000+ professional-grade icons in nine colors
• Easier on the eyes, making pages and sections more scannable
• Fully keyboard-navigable, searchable, and easy to assign
• Automatically applied anywhere emojis were used before

Renaming made simpler

Even something as simple as renaming a page should feel effortless. Now it does.

• Inline renaming for a more fluid experience
• More space for long names, so you can always see what you’re editing
• No more getting stuck mid-edit—everything works exactly as expected

Every pixel, every interaction—it all matters. This update is about making Runway feel as good as it looks.

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We’ve made major improvements to chart customization and layout, so your pages feel polished and presentation-ready—without the extra work.

A more compact chart block layout maximizes space and readability, letting you combine lines, stacked bars, and more in a single view:

Choose from a variety of chart types—in small, medium or large size. Toggle data labels on or off, and adjust the positioning of your legend for a cleaner look.

Customization is now smoother. Adjust each driver’s axis, chart type, and color from a single menu. Create compelling visualizations—like stacked combo charts—without digging through multiple menus. A refreshed color palette makes data pop, and a new "recently used" section keeps your last 10 custom colors handy—so you can stay consistent without the extra clicks.

Time ranges and scenario comparisons are now instantly accessible in the top right—so you can switch views without breaking your flow.

HRIS integrations now pull in employment details for future hires as soon as their start month is set. No more waiting until their first day—new hires are automatically included in your headcount and payroll forecasts, giving you a clearer view of upcoming costs and team growth.