QlikSense sort a dual() calculated dimension

[dselgo_eidex]

Hello, I am trying to make a pivot table in QlikSense where the dimension is =dual(Name, ID). I want the table to show the names in alphabetical order, but it doesn't seem to be doing that.

I've tried the following:

• Sort alphabetically
• Sort by Expression (I tried "=Name" and "=Only({1} Name)")

Any help would be appreciated.

[zebhashmi]

Maybe sort by expression =Left(Name,1)

[dselgo_eidex]

Nope, didn't work. I think Sort by Expression expects numeric values in order to sort.

[mikaelsc]

does it also fail when you create your dual dimension in the script?

(i tend to avoid calculated dimensions in objects)

[isingh30]

Can you share your data or sample application? Pivot table shows dimension in ascending order by default.

Thank you!

[Thiago_Justen_]

It will be great if you could share an example app. However, be careful when using dual function with sorting purpose:

Dual function help: "When several data items read into one field have different string representations but the same valid number representation, they will all share the first string representation encountered."

Share a sample and we will be able to help you.

Cheers

[dselgo_eidex]

I created a sample app that should show what I am referring to.

The tables that are using the dual() dimension function properly, but they do not sort alphabetically according to the string field. The tables that use the name field sort correctly, but it groups together people with the same name even if they have different IDs.

I also tried creating a Dual field in the load script, but it did not help.

[Thiago_Justen_]

Are you able to share an example app?

[dselgo_eidex]

I attached one above.

[mikaelsc]

Hi Danny,

referring to the help:

https://help.qlik.com/en-US/sense/September2017/Subsystems/Hub/Content/Scripting/FormattingFunctions...

Dual() combines a number and a string into a single record, such that the number representation of the record can be used for sorting and calculation purposes, while the string value can be used for display purposes.

so sorting a dual value alfabetically, comes to sorting it numerically.

if you want to use the text value for sorting, you'll have to use an expression using the text dimension