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rgsalido
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Sort a matrix table by multiple fields

I have to sort a matrix by different fields, and some of them are not in the visual object itself. Is it possible?

Thanks

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pratyashasamal
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Hi @rgsalido ,

There is no direct way to sort multi columns in matrix. As a workaround, you may refer the following link.

Matrix multiple Sort columns 
Thanks,
Pratyasha Samal
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JustSayJoe
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Step 1: In your Matrix, add a field to the row hierarchy (which you will later remove).

Step 2: Change the Matrix to a Table visual.

Step 3: Sort all the columns you wish to sort, and in the order you wish them to be sorted.

Step 4: Delete the field you previously added in Step 1 from the table.

Step 5: Change the Table back to a Matrix visual.

Step 6: Ensure the right fields are back in the Row hierarchy.

 

This will maintain your multiple sorted fields within your matrix, even when you expand your row hierarchies.

pratyashasamal
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Hi @rgsalido ,

There is no direct way to sort multi columns in matrix. As a workaround, you may refer the following link.

Matrix multiple Sort columns 
Thanks,
Pratyasha Samal
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