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UncleLewis
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Sort Matrix Columns Descending Order

Hi all,

 

How can I sort columns in descending order?
I tried moving the index to Rows, sorted descending and then moved back to columns but it reverted to Ascending order

Thanks,

-w

 

  • Hi UncleLewis

     

    I assume your 1,2,3,4,5 to 12 column headings are months

    In the query editor add a column called revmonthsrt = [month] * -1

    to create -1,-2,-3,-4,-5 to -12

    then in modeller sort month by revmonthsrt 

     

    your report will then dislay column headings decsending 12,11,10,9,8 etc

     

    Please click thumbs up and accept as solution buttons. Thanks. ğŸ˜€ 

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  • Hi UncleLewis

     

    I assume your 1,2,3,4,5 to 12 column headings are months

    In the query editor add a column called revmonthsrt = [month] * -1

    to create -1,-2,-3,-4,-5 to -12

    then in modeller sort month by revmonthsrt 

     

    your report will then dislay column headings decsending 12,11,10,9,8 etc

     

    Please click thumbs up and accept as solution buttons. Thanks. ğŸ˜€ 

  • UncleLewis's avatar
    UncleLewis
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    Thanks speedramps 

     

    I tried the reverse item, didn't change the order on the visual. Tried Asc and Desc.


    I tried to remove all columns and added index column from Date Table - Matrix columns are Asc

    I went to Data View and sorted the Index Column Desc.
    I went back to Report View. Matrix Columns are still in Asc order

    What am I doing wrong?

    Thanks,
    -w

  • Sorry I meant to press save but hit accept solution by total accident whilst inputting this post, how rude ğŸ˜®ğŸ˜®

    but this solution should work....

     

    Click here to download example 

     

    I assume your 1,2,3,4,5 to 12 column headings are months

    In the query editor add a column called revmonthsrt = [month] * -1

    to create -1,-2,-3,-4,-5 to -12

    then in modeller sort month by revmonthsrt 

    check datatypes ar numbers

    your report will then dislay column headings decsending 12,11,10,9,8 etc

     

    Please click thumbs up and accept as solution buttons. Thanks