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Kumar_0606
Helper I
1 year ago
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How to create a Parameter to display data dynamically

Hello Experts,   I have a date field. I want to display data dynamically so that whenever User selects particular date, data should be filtered accordingly. I created a Date parameter (transform d...
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  • v-achippa's avatar
    v-achippa
    1 year ago

    Hi Kumar_0606,

     

    Based on your requirement, the only reliable and supported approach for dynamic filtering like this is by using a Disconnected Date Parameter Table with Dynamic Measures.

    Here the SELECTEDVALUE(ParameterDate[Date]) returns blank because the slicer uses a formatted MonthYear column that maps to multiple dates. This leads to multiple values being selected behind the scenes and SELECTEDVALUE does not return a value in such cases.

    • So please create a seperate MonthSelector table with one row per month like for example 01 Jan 2025, 01 Feb 2025.
    • Use the MonthYear column from this table in a single select slicer and update your DAX measures to use the selected MonthStart date from the MonthSelector table.

    This will make sure accurate dynamic filtering using disconnected tables and give full flexibility to create CM, PM, PY flags in measures.

     

     

    If this post helps, then please consider Accepting as solution to help the other members find it more quickly, don't forget to give a "Kudos" – I’d truly appreciate it! 

     

    Thanks and regards,

    Anjan Kumar Chippa

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v-achippa
Community Support
1 year ago

Hi Kumar_0606,

 

Check if the visual is using the Amount CM measure, only the visuals that use this measure will respond to the slicer. And also check if the slicer is using multiple selections and change it to select single mode.

To display the ParameterDate, add a new column to the ParameterDate table for example like below

MonthYear = FORMAT(ParameterDate[Date], "MMM YYYY")

And use this MonthYear column in the slicer instead of the raw date.

 

 

If this post helps, then please consider Accepting as solution to help the other members find it more quickly, don't forget to give a "Kudos" – I’d truly appreciate it! 

 

Thanks and regards,

Anjan Kumar Chippa

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Kumar_0606
Helper I
1 year ago

Hello Anjan,

I am using only one visual here with Amount CM.

Also checked the slicer is Single select, not sure why the visual is not responding to the slicer.

  • v-aatheeque's avatar
    v-aatheeque
    Community Support
    1 year ago

    Hi Kumar_0606 

    If the parameter isn't working as expected, you can definitely try using a normal slicer directly on the date field. With a regular slicer, you can select the date or time period you want to filter by, and the visual will respond accordingly.

     

    However, using a disconnected parameter is still the preferred method for more advanced dynamic filtering and comparisons (like comparing current and previous periods) without restricting the data.

    • v-achippa's avatar
      v-achippa
      Community Support
      1 year ago

      Hi Kumar_0606,

       

      As we haven’t heard back from you, we wanted to kindly follow up to check if this solution resolved your issue? 

       

      Thanks,

      Anjan Kumar Chippa

      • Kumar_0606's avatar
        Kumar_0606
        Helper I
        1 year ago

        I tried the solutions mentioned here however didn't work.

        I can't create a simple slicer because I don't have a direct field in the table