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matrix table - Direct Query

hi all,

is there a possibility to sort by hidden col ?

in matrix table ->the column is "age_desc" (dim) .

I want to sort by "age_id" (hidden) or "age_desc" 

but allowing only sort by :company_code&name .

Thanks, sinayhmatrix2.PNG

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Anonymous
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you need to be in the data tab for it to work - but you may have limited access in there because of the direct query.

 

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Anonymous
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This may help.

 

On the data tab, you can use 'Sort by Column' that dictates the sort and impacts any visuals that it's in.

 

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Anonymous
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hi, thank you for your response.

It's inaccessible, gray.

matrix3.PNG

Anonymous
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you have to select the field you want to sort and this will make it available - then choose the variable from the drop down that you want to sort by.

Anonymous
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hi,  Sorry I may not understand though.

It may be related to - direct query?

 

Unable to click - age_desc (2).

And even when I choose "company" (1) a sorting - Still gray 😞

matrix3.PNG

 

Anonymous
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you need to be in the data tab for it to work - but you may have limited access in there because of the direct query.

 

tempsnip.png

Anonymous
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Wow thank you very much ((:

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