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Hey,
I want to sort two colums (area and group) by qty sold in a Matrix.
By default a matrix always sort a value by the first column (area). My users expect when drill down to area and group viewport to see a sorting order considering both columns.
Is it possible to create a descanding sorting order in a matrix like in a table?
Example:
Matrix default sorting when order by QTY
Area | Group | Qty |
1 | A | 25 |
1 | B | 5 |
2 | A | 2 |
2 | C | 20 |
Expected Matrix sorting when Group is expanded
-> Behavior like in a table but with option to drill up and down
Area | Group | Qty |
1 | A | 25 |
2 | C | 20 |
1 | B | 5 |
2 | A | 2 |
Update with better example:
Best wishes
Benedikt
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Hi @Benedikt_Sch ,
Understand. Unfortunately I'm afraid it can't be achieved in a matrix. In a matrix, it has hierachy, Groups which has same Area can only placed besides, this will not be disrupted.
Best Regards,
Community Support Team _ kalyj
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@v-yanjiang-msft @achanikya thank you for your replies.
I will try to make the problem more clear.
I have two columns and one measure. My goal is to sort both columns by that measure in a matrix.
If I use a table visual all is fine and Power BI consider both columns.
But if i use a matrix-visual (my users need to expand / colapse) Power BI only sort by Sum of Area. So Area 2 Group B (20 sales) ist ranked lower than Area A with Group B (5 sales). I do understand why Power BI sorting it this way. For most cases this ist the best behaviour. But not for my case right now. I wand a List ordered by QTY sold. No Matter whicht Area or Group if both is expanded.
If there is not option to get this in a matrix. I will try to work with tables and bookmarks
Benedikt
Hi @Benedikt_Sch ,
Understand. Unfortunately I'm afraid it can't be achieved in a matrix. In a matrix, it has hierachy, Groups which has same Area can only placed besides, this will not be disrupted.
Best Regards,
Community Support Team _ kalyj
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.
Thanks for the answer. I had already expected something like this.
Maybe I can find another way to solve the problem.
Best Regards
Benedikt
Hi @Benedikt_Sch ,
Maybe I'm not very clear about the problem.
If sort by Area column, it will display like this:
If sort by Qty column, it will display like this:
If this is not the case, could you please explain more about the result.
Best Regards,
Community Support Team _ kalyj
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.
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