Filter types
A number of filter types are available for filtering the loaded data to certain values in which you are particularly interested. Each filter type has its own characteristics, allowing you to select the most suitable way to filter your data.
How to handle the different filter types is described in
- Using range filters
The range filter lets you filter to a range of values using a slider. - Using item filters
The item filter is used to filter to a single value at a time using a slider. - Using check box filters
In a check box filter, each unique value in the column is represented by a check box. It is used to filter to combinations of values in the data column. - Using radio button filters
The radio button filter is used to filter to a single value. - Using text filters
The text filter is used to filter to values that match an entered text string. - Using list box filters
The list box filter is used to select a few values from a very long list of values present in the data column. - Using hierarchy filters
A hierarchy filter represents the data in a hierarchy. The filter consists of an expandable tree view, where the categories within the different levels of the hierarchy are represented by check boxes.
Parent topic: Filtering data