Setting up Default Aggregation Type for Measures in Datasets
Define the default aggregation type of a measure so that you don't have to create new calculations every time you want to aggregate a measure in your story.
By default, in the Dataset Overview panel, all measures have an
aggregation type of SUM. However, you can change the default
behavior either in the Dataset Overview panel, or the
Measure Details panel:
- In the Dataset Overview panel, find the measure token and
click
. Then, select Aggregation Type from the dropdown list
and select the aggregation type you need.
Or
- Click
to open the
Measure Details panel and under Measure
Properties, select the relevant aggregation type.
Note
You can select only:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| SUM | Adds all values together. |
| COUNT | Counts all the entries. |
| NONE | If the value types of numerical data cells are different,
aggregation may not be possible. In this case, set the
aggregation type to NONE. For example: Price information or
cells containing different currencies. In tables in stories, cells that have not been aggregated are shown with a diagonal line drawn through them. The cell will be either empty, or, if all child values for a node in the hierarchy are the same, this single value is shown at the node level. |