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Create variable to user in Metrics/Reports data
Hi Team, I have a requirement to use a variable to filter the metrics data, or sometimes put filter at the report level too. e.g If I have a revenue metric, I want to see the revenue untill the ...
Let me try to explain again.
W_DAY_D is a common day dimension which is joined to Revenue and forecast Fact on some FKs.
Revenue and Forecast fact will not have the date column.
I want to apply this parameter filter only to Revenue Fact joined to w_day_d and NOT to Forecast joined with w_day_d.
With your method, I can apply the parameter filter at table level which may not help in my case.
akj2784,
In your scenario, the parameter method may not be suitable for your scenario, you may need to create different measures to return the expected result.
If you have any questions about creating measures, please share sample data of your tables and post desired output so that we can provide you appropriate suggestions.
Regards,
Lydia