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Catman
Frequent Visitor

Create defined subtotal in a matrix

Hi,

I would like create a defined subtotal for my Matrix visuals, but when I create any new measure, this can only be placed in the 'Values' section. 

Below is an example of what I need. I want to show A, B and C in the Matrix table and the total, additionally, I want to show another total including the values in D but not displaying the row with D.

 

AccountYTDPY YTDComment
A1020display
B2015display
C5040display
Total excl D8075display
D1010hide
Total all9085display

 

Thanks!

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MathiasAndersen
New Member

Hi Catman,

I believe that is a common challenge.
I believe you have two options.
Option 1: Use one of the following custom visual, where you can add the subtotal row in the custom visual itself, as a new calculation.
https://appsource.microsoft.com/en-us/product/power-bi-visuals/wa200000642?tab=overview

https://appsource.microsoft.com/en-in/product/power-bi-visuals/mscrm.d365_business_performance_plann...

Option 2: Create a skeleton for the rows in Power BI by entering the following rows in a new table.

MathiasAndersen_0-1740645519630.png

You can then use this table to create a new measure that checks this context. 

Personally i prefer the first option. 

Feel free to reach out if you have any further questions.

Best Regards 
Mathias Andersen
BI Consultant at TRIMIT
@: maa@trimit.com

 



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MathiasAndersen
New Member

Hi Catman,

I believe that is a common challenge.
I believe you have two options.
Option 1: Use one of the following custom visual, where you can add the subtotal row in the custom visual itself, as a new calculation.
https://appsource.microsoft.com/en-us/product/power-bi-visuals/wa200000642?tab=overview

https://appsource.microsoft.com/en-in/product/power-bi-visuals/mscrm.d365_business_performance_plann...

Option 2: Create a skeleton for the rows in Power BI by entering the following rows in a new table.

MathiasAndersen_0-1740645519630.png

You can then use this table to create a new measure that checks this context. 

Personally i prefer the first option. 

Feel free to reach out if you have any further questions.

Best Regards 
Mathias Andersen
BI Consultant at TRIMIT
@: maa@trimit.com

 



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