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Anonymous
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6 years ago
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Automatically rename a data export file (csv or excel)

Hello, Is it possible to set the export csv or excel file name automatically for users so that they do not need to name the file when they extract data? Either the filename and/or a workbook name wi...
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  • avatorl's avatar
    avatorl
    6 years ago

    It works like I descirbed. Just make sure a visual has title. Table/matrix visuals by deafult have title disabled. Add a title.

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Anonymous
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6 years ago

Sorry, yes I mean export a visual, such as a matrix or table. So you're saying it will export and name it the visual's title if there is one, correct?

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v-lionel-msft
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6 years ago

Hi Anonymous ,

 

It is a good habit to add a title to each visual, maybe you can create a dynamic title, like this.

Measure 3 = 
IF(
    ISFILTERED(Sales[Brand]),
    "Sales of  " &SELECTEDVALUE(Sales[Brand]),
    "AAAA"
)

 

Best regards,
Lionel Chen

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