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tslowik131
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Custom filter order without referential column/table

Hi,

 

I want to have a specific order in a filter without creating some custom columns/referential tables. I'm connected to the dataset, hence I can't create such columns, otherwise I'd do so.

 

Is there a way to do it? I tried experimenting with virtual tables and switch, but it didn't work in a filter context, only for normal tables.

 

Thanks a lot!

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amitchandak
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@tslowik131 , No as of now you need to have a sort column to change the other other than asc or desc.

 

If you are not in direct query to live you should be able to create a sort column

How to Create Sort Column and Solve Related Errors:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KK1zu4MBb-c

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amitchandak
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@tslowik131 , No as of now you need to have a sort column to change the other other than asc or desc.

 

If you are not in direct query to live you should be able to create a sort column

How to Create Sort Column and Solve Related Errors:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KK1zu4MBb-c

Share with Power BI Enthusiasts: Full Power BI Video (20 Hours) YouTube
Microsoft Fabric Series 60+ Videos YouTube
Microsoft Fabric Hindi End to End YouTube

Thanks a lot for the confirmation.

I'm connected live to the dataset and all the options for creation of columns are diasabled, so unfortunetly it doesn't work.

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