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[Lauri]

Currently, if a dimension is based on an expression, the filter bar displays the expression instead of the title (or label) of the dimension. Also, the filter bar displays a dimension's field name instead of the title (or label). For example, I have a field named "MedicalClaims.Billing Provider" and I have saved a filter pane in my master items with the label "Billing Provider (Medical)." The filter bar shows the field name while my filter pane shows the label. It's especially confusing when a dimension is built with an IF statement (like "=If(..."). No one can hope to read it.

It should show the title (or label). That way it's obvious to the user which filters are applied.

[mmarchese]

+1 on this

The problem is worse than stated.  In my experience, with expression-based master dimensions, Qlik Sense may display any one of the following, and which one it picks is inconsistent/unpredictable/uncontrollable:

• The underlying field(s)
• The master dimension's name
• The master dimension's expression
• The master dimension's label expression

It's a frustrating mess that bewilders users and developers alike.

[Patric_Nordstrom]

For more more clarity see how calculated and fields-on-the-fly works:

https://community.qlik.com/t5/Qlik-Design-Blog/Calculated-Fields/ba-p/1694383 

Thanks,

Patric

[blipblopdk]

I agree completely.

I submitted the same idea, but was told that is was already submitted in this thread. Link to my description of the idea / the problem:

https://community.qlik.com/t5/Ideas/Show-the-CORRECT-title-of-a-filter-dimension-in-the-selection/id...

[sogloqlik]

Read the thread.

The links leads you in circles.

Still haven't figured it out yet whether this much needed (and basic) feature will be added.

[Linda1]

It would be very nice if you can choose whether to display the original field name or a customized name as description in selections bar.