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IBM Cognos Analytics Platform => Cognos Analytics => Framework Manager => Topic started by: robblob on 02 Jan 2018 04:45:32 PM

Title: How to view filter summary in FM?
Post by: robblob on 02 Jan 2018 04:45:32 PM
I've been working in FM for about 6 months and have realized that there is no easy way to view a list of filters being applied throughout the model.  I know I can't be the only one out there that is frustrated by this oversight since I currently have 11 votes for an RFE that is currently under consideration.  I realize that the FM community is rather small, so I figured I would provide a link to the RFE for those who would like to vote or offer insight on the subject.

https://www.ibm.com/developerworks/rfe/execute?use_case=viewRfe&CR_ID=113660

I realize there are workarounds, such as exporting a model report and searching for the filter criteria, but this can be cumbersome since the model reports can be extremely lengthy.  I have developed models that have already surpassed 50 query subjects which could have 1 or more required filters, so it can be difficult to recall where all of the filters were applied when asked.  I also like to perform tests with optional queries within the model that become a search for a needle in a haystack if I don't document where it was applied.  If you have any tips for getting around the issue, please share them with me.  If you have experienced the same frustrations that I have, please vote for the RFE so that it can be considered for a future release.
Title: Re: How to view filter summary in FM?
Post by: Lynn on 03 Jan 2018 01:55:38 AM
Now you have 12  :)
Title: Re: How to view filter summary in FM?
Post by: MFGF on 03 Jan 2018 03:53:28 AM
You can add another vote too :)