topic Parameter for filter descriptions - 'current value' not possible in SAS Visual Analytics

Parameter for filter descriptions - 'current value' not possible

user34567 — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:11:24 GMT

Hi all,

I've created some parameters to use as filter descriptions. I gave every parameter a 'current value' so that it shows the category (e.g. team) when the data is not filtered and it shows the team name when a selection has been made. But everytime I test the filter descriptions, the 'current value' gets deleted. So it will show empty again like in the picture below. What am I doing wrong?

Thanks in advance.

Tessa

Re: Parameter for filter descriptions - 'current value' not possible

Madelyn_SAS — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 20:47:43 GMT

Which version of Visual Analytics are you using?

I took a look at version 7.52 and I think what you are seeing is normal, if I understand what you are doing.

You create a character parameter based on the Teams category, and you enter Team as the current value.

However, I don't see the goal of having Team as the current value. If there is no team selected in the filter (drop-down list, etc), then the filter is essentially cleared, so there is no current value.

Can you provide more details about what you are trying to do?

Re: Parameter for filter descriptions - 'current value' not possible

user34567 — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:16:28 GMT

Hi @Madelyn_SAS , I use version 8.5 The goal of having Team as the current value is that I can add it as a description in the report title. There are multiple selections that can be made in this report so I think it will make it clearer to the end user. Below you see the different titles, based on the selection I make in a filter. So the bold part is the parameter I created. I hope you understand what I am trying to do.

Note: sorry this example is for "Regio", but "Team" is also a parameter that should be added to the title.

"Geen item geselecteerd" means "no item selected"

Re: Parameter for filter descriptions - 'current value' not possible

KeithM — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 15:19:29 GMT

I have a solution for you. In my example, I'm using the sashelp.cars table. The data item used is MAKE.

1. Create a calculated data item to represent your default value. In my example, the default value is "Honda Motor Sports".

The Make Parameter would be the drop down list that you would clear.

2. Create a hidden page. On the hidden page, add another drop down list and assign the role to be the calculated item in #1. Create a parameter for that drop down. In my case, I called it Hidden Parameter.

3. Back on Page 1, I have some descriptive text that only references the parameter from page 2.

4. Results.

a. You select a car make on page 1.

b. You clear the filter.