Hopeful question

[Anonymous]

Hi all

Hoping you might have a definitive answer for this one.

My client has asked if it is possible to use text to determine what visuals are shown in the report. I am aware of the 'Text Filter' visual and how it can filter out specific data in various visuals, however in this instance it would be to determine what visuals are on display in the report itself.

For example in my report if I had 4 separate cards with the following:

1.  Orange Sales - 50
2. Apple sales - 80
3. Orange price - £0.45
4.  Apple price - £0.30

Is it possible to manipulate the 'Text Filter' visual in such a way that if my user typed in 'Orange' (for example), that either a bookmark, or other solution, triggers to show only cards 1 and 3 in this instance, whilst hiding cards 2 and 4.

A hopeful one, but interested to see any responses.

Thanks all.

[CNENFRNL]

Hi, @Anonymous , I think here's a solution to your issue, pls refer to this old post,

https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Desktop/Bookmark-on-slicer-selection/td-p/307164

[Anonymous]

Hi @CNENFRNL 

Thansk for taking the time to respond. Indeed, that thread came up when I was searching for answers to this particular problem.

That thread talks about data in tables, whereas my query revolves around the visibility of the card visual.

Appreciate you responding though 🙂

[Anonymous]

Does anyone else have any ideas on this subject?

[v-yiruan-msft]

Hi @Anonymous ,

I created a sample pbix file for you, please check whether that is what you want.

Best Regards

Rena

[Anonymous]

Hi @v-yiruan-msft 

I'm not sure I understand, but thank you so much for your reply.

Unless I'm missing something, the PBIX has a slicer which splits between apple and orange, however I couldn't see a mechanism whereby an entry in a text filter visual has the power to show or hide visuals.

As an example...my desired outcome would be this...

I've added the text filter visual to the report you supplied, and hidden the rest of the visuals.

When the user types in say, Apple into the text filter and hits search or return, then some pre-made, but hidden card visuals appear in the report, and hide again when the search box is cleared.

I realise thats a huge ask, but what are your thoughts?

[v-yiruan-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi @Anonymous ,

I updated my sample pbix file, you can get it from this link. The updated information as below:

1. Add a Text Filter visual

2. Create a measure as below and create two mask cards used this measure

Message = 
   IF(
      ISFILTERED('Fruits'[Fruit]),
      "",
      "You must input any value in text filter to see the results"
   )

3. Create a measure to display or hidden the cards and format the background color of mask cards with this measure

Make Transparent = 
      IF(
         ISFILTERED('Fruits'[Fruit]),
         "#FFFFFF00",
         "White"
      )

Best Regards

Rena

[Anonymous]

Hi @v-yiruan-msft 

As a follow-up to this. Is it possible to manipulate the measure to show if a particular value is entered in.

For example, if someone entered 'Apple' into the text filter it would show the data, but if they entered 'Orange' it wouldn't?

Any ideas?

Kindest regards

[v-yiruan-msft]

Hi @Anonymous ,

You can create a measure as below:

Measure 2 =
IF (
    HASONEVALUE ( 'Fruits'[Fruit] )
        && VALUES ( 'Fruits'[Fruit] ) = "Apple",
    [Measure],
    ""
)

Best Regards

Rena

[Anonymous]

Hi @v-yiruan-msft 

This is a really beautiful solution to the problem.

Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to me, and for the information provided. It truly is appreciated.

Kudos given, and very very much deserved.