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KadinS
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Dynamically Changing Graph Data Based on Matrix Selections

Hi all! I'm trying to dynamically choose what data is showing in graphs, with a pre-set details. For example, if I have a data set like this:

 

I want to be able to select a category value from a matrix, and have that filter a pie chart (for example). However, where it gets tricky is that I want the pie chart to (by default) be filtered to a pre-determined category already. For instance:

  • When nothing in the matrix is selected, the pie chart only shows rows with the Alpha category. 
  • When Alpha is selected in the matrix, the pie chart shows rows with the Alpha category.
  • When Beta is selected in the matrix, the pie chart shows rows with the Beta category.
  • When Delta is selected in the matrix, the pie chart shows rows with the Delta category.

 

My work so far is available in this file: Example. I've created two measures which allow me to determine which category is selected (_SelectedCategory), and another that I was trying to use as a filter for the graph (_PieGraphFilter). Unfortunately, I've had no luck and have hit a bit of a wall.

 

Any advice on how to approach this problem would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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    • KadinS's avatar
      KadinS
      Frequent Visitor

      Hi amitchandak, thanks for your speedy response.

       

      I'm not sure I understand what you mean sorry. Referring to the example P.BI report, is Table[Category] meant to represent Source[Category] or Categories[Category] (where Source is the raw data, and Categories table with the unique categories [which I'm using for the Row Labels in the matrix]). And which [Measure] are you referring to?

       

      Not sure if it's worth mentioning the Data Model I have set up as well, that simulates what's going on in my actual (non-example) report.

       

      Thanks for your time.

      • amitchandak's avatar
        amitchandak
        Super User

        KadinS , I have not seen your file yet. Somehow did not notice the link for the first time. The solution is based on the assumption that table and pie has a common category which is used and we want to filter that