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anshusaketsingh
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Dynamic sorting for matrix column headers based on Descending order of Measure

Hi Experts 

 

So I am using a field parameter as column and want it to sort dynamically based on distinct count of order ids. For eg, I want the below table to sort dynamically with Standard Class on left as it has highest order ids , followed by Second Class, First Class and then Same Day.

 

But it should dynamically change order based on order ids when I switch to Category or any other parameter.

I tried to create a dax to countd distinct ids and rankx to rank the dimensions but it is giving circular error.

Any help will be deeply appreciated.

Added a workbook with case scenerio for reference.

 

Superstore Reference Workbook.pbix

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Data Preview -

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ypannnn
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Hi @anshusaketsingh. Did you find a solution? I have encountered a similar issue and would really appreciate it if you could share how you solved it. Thank you!

Anonymous
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Hi @anshusaketsingh ,

The link can’t be opened.

Please try the following methods:

1.Create the simple table.

vjiewumsft_0-1711004811407.png

2.Create the new column to sort desc.

 

Desc order = 
VAR stat = 'Table'[State]
RETURN
RANKX(
    FILTER('Table', 'Table'[State] = stat), 'Table'[ID], ,DESC, Skip
)

 

3.Drag the field into the matrix visual. Select the Class field, and choose sort by column feature and select new column.

vjiewumsft_1-1711004831461.png

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4.The result is shown below.

vjiewumsft_3-1711004858289.png

Best Regards,

Wisdom Wu

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Thanks a lot for your response @Anonymous 

The solution unfortunately doesn't seem to wirk because the ids are not unique as in your with my workbook.

Also its parameter rather than column that I am using.

Below is how my original data looks like -

anshusaketsingh_0-1711012204724.png

 

Attached the workbook too-

Superstore Reference Workbook.pbix

 

 

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