Dec 06 2019 12:12 PM
I created a spreadsheet to track sales data which contains multiple pivot tables. I intend to save multiple copies of the sheet for individuals to use, then pull all the data into a master workbook.
Here's the problem:
Whenever I erase or replace data the filters reset. For instance, I have the data filtered by month. When I erase the data, those filters go away and it no longer filters by month (instead showing all the data).
Any advice on how to retain the filters would be greatly appreciated.
Dec 06 2019 12:20 PM
Dec 06 2019 01:11 PM
If you don't add data to data model and don't use slicers it shall work. If something like this
Filtered PivotTable
Erased data and refresh
Update data and refresh
Dec 06 2019 04:15 PM
Why do you erase data in the first place? Part of the power of the pivot table and its filters is that you can keep adding more months of data, even into the next year(s). Just add "YEAR" as another level of filter. Doing this would enable you and your users to compare results from month to month, or same months but different years....and so forth.
You would need to "Refresh Data" whenever the table is extended, but things like filters wouldn't be disappearing.
Apr 23 2021 12:44 AM
Old thread I know but I have the same issue here.
I have created an analysis tool which consists of one table of base data and around 80 pivot tables and associated charts which form a number. The Pivot tables largely reside on hidden tabs to power the charts on visible tabs. Those charts have had the filter buttons visibility removed for a clean look and feel.
When the data is refreshed, the various filters that I've applied must be re-applied which is frustrating.
Does anyone know a way that you can force a pivot filter to a specific value? I appreciate why it is losing its value (the removal of data means the filter doesn't know what options it has available to it) but there could be another way to construct the Pivot table which isn't reliant on the filter (or additional data sets)?
The ability to apply a filter with a formula would be ideal and extremely powerful.
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May 26 2021 03:05 AM
Could you provide the linlk, please @David Leech
Aug 19 2021 01:49 PM