b.Features

The Facet Filter supports multiple features, enhancing flexibility and customization, including:

1. Cascade Filter:

By default, Cascade Filter is set to On. When enabled Selecting an item in one category dynamically filters items in other categories based on available data.

GIF 1: Facet Filter with cascade mode enabled

Adding a measure to the "Others" field hides the cascade filter option in the format pane, as it's only supported for Category fields, not measures.

2. Single Select:

This option is available for List, Dropdown, Tile, and Toggle view types. When enabled, it allows to select one item.

3. Bulk Copy Paste:

Enable to show Mass Filter for each category, making it easier to manage large datasets efficiently. Bulk copy paste will not be shown when single select is enabled.

4. Progress Bar:

Enable to show a progress bar for each category, which provides a visual representation of filtered data relative to the total available data. The progress bar will not be shown when single select is enabled.

5. Search:

Allows the search option to be displayed for each category, making it easier to navigate and filter large datasets. The search option will be shown only if there are more than 5 items in a category.

GIF 2: Facet Filter in Horizontal Layout with Search enabled for each category

6. Layout:

Allows users to customize the arrangement of categories either horizontally or vertically providing flexibility in displaying filter options.

Image 1: Horizontal and Vertical layouts in Facet Filter with data count and progress bar

7. Data Count:

Allows users to display the total number of items in each category and track the number of selected items, providing better visibility into filter selections.

8. Selection State:

Helps users easily manage filter selections by displaying three tabs Selected, Unselected, and All below the search bar. When enabled from the Format Pane, it allows users to quickly navigate between filtered and unfiltered items, making selection review and adjustments more intuitive. This is not available in dropdown view type.

Image 2: Selection state grouping in facet filter checkbox view type.

9. Reset to Default:

A button located at the bottom left of the Facet Filter section to reset all customizations.