Filter rows in matrix by matches with another column

[bipolarminds]

I am given a datatable table1 with a column named postal_code. I created a matrix with rows being given by distinct values in postal_code. However, I would like to exclude some of these rows in the matrix, specifically those values in postal_code that do not appear in a column postal_code2 of a different table, say table2.

Is this possible?

[FreemanZ]

hi @bipolarminds 

you can filter the postal_code column with a slicer or in the filter pane, or?

[bipolarminds]

Thx for your answer! I'd rather not exclude the values manually since the data is getting updated on a regular basis. Isn't there a way to say 'only show those values which can be found in table2[postal_code2]'?

[v-cgao-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi @bipolarminds ,

Please try new a measure like:

Measure = 
VAR _table = INTERSECT(DISTINCT('Table1'[postal_code1]),DISTINCT('Table2'[postal_code2]))
VAR _filter = IF(SELECTEDVALUE('Table1'[postal_code1]) IN _table,1)
RETURN
_filter

and apply it to the matrix's filter:

attach the pbix file for reference.

Best Regards,
Gao
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