topic Is it possible to have dimension values as wrapped text? in QlikView

Is it possible to have dimension values as wrapped text?

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:26:21 GMT

Hi All,

QlikView doesn't have the setting to make dimension values to show as wrapped text. I wonder if this is possible using Extension?

Can someone point me to where I can start learning Extensions?

Thanks much.

Is it possible to have dimension values as wrapped text?

disqr_rm — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:22:37 GMT

You would need to set the "Wrap Cell Text" and set number of lines you would like, under Presentation tab in Properties of the chart.

Is this what you are looking for?

Is it possible to have dimension values as wrapped text?

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:06:29 GMT

Oh sorry, my bad. I meant in bar chart, x-axis values to be specific.

Is it possible to have dimension values as wrapped text?

disqr_rm — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:35:41 GMT

Ah! No, I am afraid that's not possible. Now, if somehow you can insert a chr(13) in the text, it may break into 2 lines, but not going to be a good solution.

Re: Is it possible to have dimension values as wrapped text?

disqr_rm — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:59:56 GMT

Not something I would like to do for charts over huge data, but this could be a solution for you. See enclosed!

Re: Is it possible to have dimension values as wrapped text?

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 03:58:11 GMT

Thanks Rakesh.However your solution won't work if the Primary Dimension Labels under Dimension Axis is set to horizontal.

Is it not possible even with extensions? QlikView can do all the fanciful people chart, google map chart but there's no way to get label to be wrapped text? =(

Re: Is it possible to have dimension values as wrapped text?

vidyut — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:46:02 GMT

Hi,

It is definitely possible using the extensions. Extensions provide you with access to the data of a straight table chart, so you could use your charting components on top of that data, and manipulate the view the way you want using css/javascript/UI component used. To get the desired effect, you need to do the following:

1. Learn about extensions

2. Decide about which charting components provide you with the desired options

3. Write an extension (Or use if there is an existing one) to get the data and to drive your chart

4. Use your components attribute to format the chart the way you want.

There is nothing on extensions that stops you from having a wrapped text label, and if you are good with Javascript/CSS etc. it should be fairly straightforward.

Regards,

Vidyut

Re: Is it possible to have dimension values as wrapped text?

disqr_rm — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:21:40 GMT

Sure, it won't work - I just gave you most possible solution out of the box.

I think your question is very reasonable and it should be place to QlikView Ideas for next versions. Please go ahead and make a post in QlikView Ideas section here: http://community.qlik.com/ideas

For now, creating your own extension and applying it to your application seems to be the only solution, as suggested by Vidyut.

Re: Is it possible to have dimension values as wrapped text?

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:41:43 GMT

Thanks Vidyut and Rakesh for your input. I was reading here and google-ing and wasn't sure if the dimension/expression property is restricted by qvpp properties.

I need to learn javascript and css first. Many thanks.

Re: Is it possible to have dimension values as wrapped text?

mago — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 10:32:50 GMT

Hi All,

Maybe this example could help some one with the problem. It's the only way that I've found.

Regards.

Re: Is it possible to have dimension values as wrapped text?

Mon, 08 Sep 2014 01:59:11 GMT

Is there any way I can modify from your Expression, (your enclosed Wrap Dimension.qvw), where I can specify certain string then next line chr(10).

Re: Is it possible to have dimension values as wrapped text?

JonnyPoole — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 02:12:30 GMT

Rob wunderlich created a function for the script that creates a new field that should wrap better. Here was the post. I have not tried it myself .

Displaying long labels on chart X-axis

Re: Is it possible to have dimension values as wrapped text?

Sat, 20 Sep 2014 00:14:17 GMT

this could be helpful (in spanish)

Qlikview en Español: Ajustar Texto en Grafico Barras