Alternate State Set analysis expression in the front end

[marksmunich]

Hi Qlik's,

I have some set analysis expressions in the front end which uses the alternate states. Is it good idea to move this set expressions to the data model and then store as a dimension and then used the dimension along with the alternate states.

Any inputs.

thanks

M

[Anonymous]

I generally do as much in the script as possible to get a good data model.  Thus making the front end as simple as possible.

[jonathandienst · Accepted solution]

If you need complex set expressions in your front-end, it is usually worthwhile to add flag or indicator fields during load to simplify the expressions. So the answer to your question is that it is probably worthwhile adding some derived fields to simplify your set expressions and or alternate state selections.

Of course you cannot implement the set expressions directly in script, nor can you implement alternate states in the script - these concepts exist only in the front end.

[marksmunich]

I have choosen to go with flags in the scripting part.