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SUMESHKUMAR22
Helper IV
1 year ago
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Sparklines in matrix using switch

Hi Team,

Approach: created a disconnected table for kpi table & then used switch to return kpi values for last 7 days.

 

Problem:

Im trying to add sparklines in matrix viz but when Im placing the below switch measure & converting into sparklines it just shows blank (no visual rendering). Though I kept the data type in similiar format but still the line is not rendering but the data value is showing for last 7 days. 

 

Selected_KPI_Value_Sparkline =
VAR SelectedKPI = SELECTEDVALUE(KPI_Table[KPI Name])
VAR Last_7_Days = DATESINPERIOD(Time_Period[Day], MAX(Time_Period[Day]), -7, DAY)

VAR Click =
   CALCULATE(
       COUNTROWS('VBI Vaccines'),
       'VBI Vaccines'[EVENT_NAME] = "Click_Delivered",
       Last_7_Days
   )

VAR Impression =
   CALCULATE(
       COUNTROWS('VBI Vaccines'),
       'VBI Vaccines'[EVENT_NAME] = "Impression_Delivered",
       Last_7_Days
   )

VAR CTR = DIVIDE(Click, Impression, 0)

RETURN
   SWITCH(
       TRUE(),
       SelectedKPI = "Impressions", FORMAT(Impression, "0.00") * 1,
       SelectedKPI = "Clicks", FORMAT(Click, "0.00") * 1,
       SelectedKPI = "CTR %", FORMAT(CTR * 100, "0.00") * 1,
       BLANK()
   )

 

thanks!

 

 

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  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    1 year ago

    Hi SUMESHKUMAR22 

     

    I mocked a simplified demo and made some testing. I found something interesting:

    • when the SWITCH function returns any valid number (e.g. 100 or 0) as an alternate value, the sparklines can display correctly;
    • when the SWITCH function returns blank value as the alternate value, it displays blank on all rows. 

     

    I haven't fixed why this happens. It seems there is some invisible filtering within the context that we don't know. 

     

    At the moment, at least as a workaround, you can modify the alternate value BLANK() into 0 to display the sparklines. And switch off Row subtotals in the matrix to hide the total row. You will get a result similar to below image.

    Hope this would be helpful. 

     

    Best Regards,
    Jing
    If this post helps, please Accept it as Solution to help other members find it. Appreciate your Kudos!

  • Ritaf1983's avatar
    Ritaf1983
    1 year ago

    Hi SUMESHKUMAR22 
    According to the filter the sparks show only last 7 days, you can get the desired result with 2 steps :
    1. Add the calculated column to the date table :

    last 7 days flag =
    var maxD = CALCULATE(max('Time_Period'[Day]),all('Time_Period'))
    var minD = maxD-6
    var check = if('Time_Period'[Day]>=minD && 'Time_Period'[Day]<=maxD,1,0)
    Return check

    2. Use this column in your original DAX code :

    Selected_KPI_Value_Sparkline =
    VAR SelectedKPI = SELECTEDVALUE(KPI_Table[KPI Name])
    VAR Last_7_Days = DATESINPERIOD(Time_Period[Day], MAX(Time_Period[Day]), -7, DAY)

    VAR Click =
       CALCULATE(
           COUNTROWS('VBI Vaccines'),
           'VBI Vaccines'[EVENT_NAME] = "Click_Delivered",
           Last_7_Days
       )

    VAR Conversion = COALESCE(
        CALCULATE(
            COUNT('VBI Vaccines'[EVENT_NAME]),
            'VBI Vaccines'[EVENT_NAME] IN { "click-through" , "view-through" },
            Last_7_Days
        ), 0)

    VAR Impression =
       CALCULATE(
           COUNTROWS('VBI Vaccines'),
           'VBI Vaccines'[EVENT_NAME] = "Impression_Delivered",
           Last_7_Days
       )

    VAR CTR = DIVIDE(Click, Impression, 0)

    RETURN
    if(SELECTEDVALUE(Time_Period[last 7 days flag])=1,   SWITCH(
           TRUE(),
           SelectedKPI = "Impressions", FORMAT(Impression, "0.00") * 1,
           SelectedKPI = "Clicks", FORMAT(Click, "0.00") * 1,
           SelectedKPI = "CTR %", FORMAT(CTR * 100, "0.00") * 1,
           SelectedKPI = "Conversion", FORMAT(Conversion, "0.00") * 1,
           0
       ),BLANK())

    Result :

    According to minimum/maximum labels, unfortunately, we don't have the functionality .
    But you can use some workaround to show it after the spark like I did in the attached image :

    Or use a tooltip from the measure itself :

    The pbixes are attached

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






9 Replies

  • Hi SUMESHKUMAR22 

     

    The result of the formula is text because you're using the FORMAT function.
    Text cannot be placed on the Y-axis of a chart,
    which is why it also can't be used in sparklines.
    Since sparklines don't display labels anyway, it doesn't matter how the values appear, so just keep the numeric value.
    Remove the formatting from the formula and try again.

    If it won't work 

    Please share sample data (excluding sensitive information) in text format, along with your expected result and any relevant logic. For guidance, refer to

    How to provide sample data in the Power BI Forum

    If possible, upload a simplified .pbix file using this guide:

     How to upload PBI in Community

    If my answer was helpful please give me a Kudos and accept as a Solution.

    • SUMESHKUMAR22's avatar
      SUMESHKUMAR22
      Helper IV

      Hi Ritaf1983 ,

      Thanks for prompt response.

       

      If you look through the measure, Im using the format function keeping all of them in whole number ('0.00' format).

      • Also, if I remove formatting it will show visual error because all of them have different data type & in the end it has to be converted into single datatype.

       

      Thanks!

      • Ritaf1983's avatar
        Ritaf1983
        Super User

        Hi again SUMESHKUMAR22 

        Let's clarify things:

        1. The FORMAT function converts any value into a text data type.

        2. There’s no such thing as a measure that returns different data types.
        3. Sparklines can only display measures that return numeric values

        4. As I mentioned in my previous response, it’s easier to assist with a file to understand the desired outcome, since screenshots alone don’t provide enough detail for troubleshooting.