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While I need this report in the 'Visual' Outline layout, the column data set needs to be sorted in a different way. Is there a way to transform the column into a 'table', then set the columns in the order I want? See picture attached for what I have so far
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Hi @JediMole
The engine automatically sorts matrix columns alphabetically.
To sort them differently, you need to add a numeric column and set it as the sort order.
Example shown in the images below.
Result:
The pbix is attached
If this post helps, then please consider Accepting it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly
Hi @JediMole
The engine automatically sorts matrix columns alphabetically.
To sort them differently, you need to add a numeric column and set it as the sort order.
Example shown in the images below.
Result:
The pbix is attached
If this post helps, then please consider Accepting it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly
YAY, it took me a bit to navigate the sort order and such, but I did the first two and its working. I'll add the rest later to round it out!! TY so much
Glad to help 🙂
Add a sort column to your dimension table. then "Sort a column by another column".
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