Getting Started

Follow the steps in Setting Up Super Filter: to start your first Super Filter experience. Read about the Overview of Key Components to understand the various elements in the visual canvas.

Setting Up Super Filter:

1

Installation from Microsoft AppSource

Install the Microsoft certified visual from Microsoft AppSource using the steps here: Installing from AppSource

2

Add a tile to the report canvas

Click on the Super Filter icon from the Visualizations pane to add visual to the canvas. Resize it to fit your needs.

3

Assign Data

To use the visual, add data into the Category field in visualizations pane.

Category:

Add dimension data to the Category field in the visualizations pane, based on the Filter Type requirements:

• Date: Use for filtering date or time-based data.

• Facet: Suitable for categorical data to filter distinct items.

• Hierarchy: Use for multi-level, parent-child structured data.

• Alphanumeric: Ideal for sorting text or numeric data alphabetically or numerically.

• Numeric: Add numerical data for range or numeric filtering.

• Image: Assign image URLs or binary image data for visual representation.

Others:

Add measure, numeric or dimension data that you want to display as details or tooltip in the visual.

4

Use Quick Mode

Use the Quick mode to apply predefined configurations for frequently used filter types. Refer Quick Mode

5

Customize

Explore the various types of Filter Types and Features to set up the filter as per your use cases. Check out the Tips & Tricks for helpful pointers about setting up various Power BI features.

Overview of Key Components

Here's a breakdown of its key elements:

1. Toolbar (Located at the top of the visual):

   • Search: Quickly find specific values or categories within the filter.

   • Saved Filter: Access previously saved filter settings for faster configuration.

   • Bulk Copy Paste: Easily copy and paste large sets of filter values for bulk filtering.

   • Erase: Clear all entered or pasted values from the input canvas, resetting the filter.

   • Progress Bar: Displays the proportion of filter selections dynamically.

2. Filter Canvas:

   • The central area where all data inputs and selections are displayed.

   • Allows users to view available items and select specific values for filtering.

   • Display Settings: Configure viewing options within the visual. Details are displayed when data is added under the "Others" field.