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Learn how to set up and modify various types of filters for your Studio report, including single and multi-select based on a question and date filters.
You can set up various types of filters for your Studio report by using the filter panel. These filters will be available in the report, allowing the end user to choose the data they want to include.
In the filter panel, you can add new filters or modify existing ones. Currently, three types of filters are supported:
Single select based on a question
Multi select based on a question
Date
Filters can be applied to the entire report, a single page, or an individual widget. There are various types of filters available.
Filters with options are shown in the filter panel and can be used as a user filter on the report. Default values can be set, and the user can be allowed to change or lock these values. The filters can be based on:"
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A question’s answers. This can be single or multiselect:
Single select provides radio buttons for the user to choose only one option at a time, with one option set as default. It typically includes a catch-all option that does not filter the data.
Multiselect provides check-boxes for the user to select multiple options.
A date filter (single select) allows report viewers to quickly set time periods throughout the report.
A static filter can be applied to a page or widget and is pre-configured by the dashboard designer. It is not visible in the filter panel and cannot be modified by the end user. Expressions are used to set the filter criteria, providing almost limitless possibilities. The filters can be based on:
Custom options based on expressions (single or multiselect).
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A static filter can be applied to a page or widget, pre-configured by the dashboard designer, and hidden from the filter panel, thus not allowing the end user to alter it. The filter criteria can be defined using expressions, providing a wide range of possibilities. These filters can be based on
Expressions.
An option from an existing filter (requires coding in CDL).
Note
When a filter is applied to a report by a user, it will only be in effect for the current session. Once the session is closed for any reason, such as the user closing the report or the session timing out, the filter will be removed from the report.
For details of the properties and settings, refer to filter in the CDL Reference Guide.