Does column function in charts make it faster?

[retko1985]

It is faster to use column(1)/column(2)... or to do it with expression.

Thank you.

[vinieme12]

Some results from Google search

These are all old thread and Qlikview has definitely improved a lot since; my guess is there is no VISIBLE difference

Qlik Tips: Performance using Labels or Column() in charts

http://www.axisgroup.com/performance-and-other-benefits-of-using-expression-column-and-label-referen...

http://www.qlikfix.com/2011/06/21/testing-the-performance-implications-of-variables-and-label-refere...

Qlik Tips: Performance using Labels or Column() in charts

[rwunderlich · Accepted solution]

You would think it would be faster to use column() and not repeat the expression, but my testing shows no difference in performance.  I have not done extensive testing though. 

I usually opt for the column() (or label) method when possible for maintainability.

-Rob

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