Chicklet Custom Visual (Slicer)

[Atlsql]

I just added a comment to an issue on the Github repository for the Custom Visual, Chiclet Slicer.   This slicer has the ability to add a measure to the Values section, however that measure does not appear to impact the visual at all.   If you're using the Chiclet slicer (or would care to), I'd appreciate anyone else voicing this issue on MS' Git repository.

My belief is that a slicer that has an "indicator" to assist a user in where to click would be a valuable addition.   If you too believe it would be beneficial to your PowerBi environment, I encourage you to go out and comment on the same issue thread.

Issue Thread:  ChicletSlicer Git

-- AtlSql

[SQLvariant]

@Atlsql

I totally agree that adding the value/measure to the chiclet, beside the 'name' makes sense.  If fact, I was shocked to learn that this isn't the default behavior.  Other BI / Data Visualization tools have had this basic functionality for years, so I'd love to see Power BI catch up a little in this area.

[v-yulgu-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi @Atlsql,

Per my understanding, the Values section of the Chicklet visual is used to keep the mapping relationship between Chicklet slicer and other visual. 

Adding field into Values secontion enables cross filtering between slicer and visual. Otherwise, you can still filter visual based on slicer selection, but you are unable to filter slicer by clicking any bar in visual (suppose it's a bar chart visual).

If you want the Filters to be based on text or images, you have to add field into Values section.

You can refer to this video to get more detailed description.

Power BI Custom Visuals - Chiclet Slicer

Best regards,

Yuliana Gu