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How to use fields from another table as dimension?

Hi all,

I'm new to Qlik sense and I'm struggling with some concepts.

The following screenshot contains part of my data model:

data model.PNG

As you can see Request is linked to Categories via CategoriesID

Now I am trying to create a graph displaying the total amount of requests (tickets) per category . For obvious reasons I don't want to use the CategoriesID but the Category field instead.

So far I have the following:

graphs.PNG

On the left hand side I use CategoriesID as dimension, on the right hand side I use Category as dimension. Both graphs use the same measure.

I would expect that both graphs display the same (except from the labels), however the graph using Category doesn't work at all.

Can someone explain what I'm doing wrong here?

Thanks in advance!

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Thank you very much!

With that expression the graph renders correctly and the displayed data is correct.

Now I'm wondering why my first expression worked for CategoryID but didn't for Category. Anyway, I'll have to study expressions.

jagan
Partner - Champion III
Partner - Champion III

Your set analysis expression incorrect, may be that is the reason. 

If you got the answer please close this thread by giving correct answer to the post which helps you in getting the answer.

Regards,

jagan.