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JediMole
Helper II
Helper II

Need to break out a matrix outline data set from its alphabetical sort

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

 

JediMole_1-1744402460932.png

 

 

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Ritaf1983
Super User
Super User

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.

Ritaf1983_0-1744534311968.pngRitaf1983_1-1744534365316.png

Result:

Ritaf1983_2-1744534419468.png

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

Regards,
Rita Fainshtein | Microsoft MVP
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-fainshtein/
Blog : https://www.madeiradata.com/profile/ritaf/profile

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Ritaf1983
Super User
Super User

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.

Ritaf1983_0-1744534311968.pngRitaf1983_1-1744534365316.png

Result:

Ritaf1983_2-1744534419468.png

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

Regards,
Rita Fainshtein | Microsoft MVP
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-fainshtein/
Blog : https://www.madeiradata.com/profile/ritaf/profile

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 🙂

Regards,
Rita Fainshtein | Microsoft MVP
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-fainshtein/
Blog : https://www.madeiradata.com/profile/ritaf/profile
lbendlin
Super User
Super User

Add a sort column to your dimension table. then "Sort a column by another column".

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