Sorting rows by values or names makes it easier
for you to organize and analyze your data.
Sort
options differ depending on the type of data source and the type of
exploration. For example, in crosstab that uses an IBM® Cognos® BI
multidimensional data source, you can sort rows by row name. Sort
by row name is not available with an IBM Cognos TM1® data source.
Procedure
- Select a sort option.
- To sort rows based on the values in a column, right-click
the column header cell then click .
- In a crosstab that uses an IBM Cognos BI data source, to sort
rows by row name, right-click a row header cell then click . You can sort rows by name using the context-menu
from a row or column box in the overview area.
- Select a sort option.
Results
In the overview area, a symbol appears in the rows or columns
box to indicate a sort is applied. To remove a sort, right-click the
header cell then click .