# Scenarios
URL: https://docs.valsight.ai/scenarios/
Description: Scenarios describe possible future developments of your business. They combine assumptions and measures to explore how outcomes change under different condit…
Scenarios describe **possible future developments** of your business. They combine assumptions and measures to explore how outcomes change under different conditions.

## Why it is relevant

* Enables structured thinking about alternative futures
* Allows comparison of strategic options and external developments
* Keeps planning discussions transparent and consistent
* Supports decision-making under uncertainty

## How it works

A scenario represents a **set of changes applied on top of a baseline**.

Each scenario:

* Is always based on one baseline
* Combines multiple assumptions and measures
* Applies all changes as deltas to the baseline values
* Represents one coherent view of a possible future

Because all scenarios share the same model structure, results remain comparable across scenarios.

![Scenarios\_SM.png](./images/6664192010.png)

## Setup

Scenarios are created and managed in the Scenario Manager.

When creating a scenario, you define which baseline it builds on. Additional settings such as naming or visual identification help distinguish scenarios later on.

## Using the feature

* Use scenarios to model different strategic or environmental outcomes.
* Combine assumptions to form realistic future narratives.
* Compare scenarios to understand sensitivities and trade-offs.
* Version scenarios as planning evolves.

## Access & permissions

Scenarios follow workspace permissions.
Users with access to the Scenario Manager can create, edit, and compare scenarios.

## FAQ

**What is the difference between a baseline and a scenario?**

A baseline defines the core logic and base values. A scenario applies changes on top of that baseline.

**Can a scenario include multiple assumptions?**

Yes. Scenarios typically combine several assumptions and measures.

**Can scenarios be versioned?**

Yes. Scenarios support versioning to track planning changes over time.

**Do scenarios change the model structure?**

No. They only change values, not the underlying model.

**Can scenarios overwrite my base data?**

No. Scenarios apply changes on top of the base data and are only used to model possible future developments.

## Related

* [Working with different Model Baselines](/working-with-different-model-baselines/)
* [Assumptions](/assumptions/)
* [Line-items](/line-items/)