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Anonymous
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Query editor group by will not count rows to create an Agg table

i am in query editor trying to use the group by function to create a Agg table but when i choose count rows it will not let me pick a column .   

 

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v-yuta-msft
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@Anonymous ,

 

Because there's no need to select a column when you select "Count Rows". The result is not related to the specific colums.

 

Community Support Team _ Jimmy Tao

If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

 

Anonymous
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Can you explain a bit more.. i am not following

@Anonymous ,

 

Have you solved your issue by now? If you have, could you please help mark the correct answer to finish the thread? Your contribution will be much appreciated.

 

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Jimmy Tao

Anonymous
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They are saying that the column that you select is irrelevant because it will be the same amount of rows no matter what column you choose.

Anonymous
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@Anonymous wrote:

They are saying that the column that you select is irrelevant because it will be the same amount of rows no matter what column you choose.



even if its countdistinct rows?

HotChilli
Super User
Super User

That's the default behaviour.  It has all the information it needs.

 

 

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