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61 Pivot Table
An example of a Pivot table
Charts are graphical representations of numerical data. The pivot table and the straight table are special cases
as they display the data in table form while retaining all the properties of a chart. It is possible to switch
between different representations of an existing chart, by changing the Chart Type in the Chart Properties:
General (page 593) page.
The pivot table is one of the most powerful tools for analyzing data. It offers substantial functionality but is
still easy to use. Pivot tables show dimensions and expressions in rows and columns, for example in cross
tables. The data in pivot tables may be grouped. Pivot tables can show partial sums.
The quickest way to create a new pivot table is to select Quick Chart Wizard (page 747) from the Tools
menu.
By a right-click on the pivot table the Pivot Table: Object Menu (page 718) will be displayed. It can also
be accessed from the Object menu, when the pivot table is the active object.
For information on the chart types available in QlikView, see Chart Types (page 595).
61.1 Using the Pivot Table
In a pivot table dimensions (fields and expressions) can be shown on one vertical and one horizontal axis.
The dimensions may be moved freely between or within the axes. This process is called "pivoting". In Qlik-
View, pivoting is done by dragging and dropping with a mouse. Simply point the mouse somewhere in the
field, click and drag it to the desired position. To make this easier, while a field is being moved, its borders
are highlighted in blue.
Note!
Pivoting is disabled if the Allow Pivoting check box in the Chart Properties: Presentation (Pivot Table)
(page 721) is unchecked.
In QlikView, multi-dimensional pivot tables will display small + and - icons in its variable fields. A + icon
indicates that the table can be further expanded for detail by revealing further variables, while a - icon indicates
that it can be collapsed, which sacrifices detail for clarity or space.
From the Pivot Table: Object Menu (page 718) you also have access to the commands Expand all, Collapse
all, Collapse Dimension Rows and Collapse Dimension Columns which effect these setting accordingly.
Example:
To move the field Product in the pivot table below from the vertical axis to the horizontal axis, point
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