Web Intelligence : limit row number in a block - business-objects

I have a list of events with a number of orders. I want to only display the first five biggest amount of orders in my report. I created a variable with the rank of each event :
=Rank([Total orders])
Then I created a variable with the five event depending rank but I get this :
=[Event] Where ([Rank]<=5)
I have an empty cell equal to all non displayed results and the sum of commands amounts.
Is there a way to fix that ? If it's not possible how can I rename the empty cell with "Others" label ?
I work on WebI 4.2 Support Pack 4 Compilation : 14.2.4.2410.

I see three different ways to do this. As an example I created a query using the eFashion universe.
You could create a variable like you had and add a filter where MyRank <= 5.
MyRank=Rank([Query 1].[Quantity sold])
You could right-click on your Orders column, choose Ranking > Add Ranking..., and change the value for Top to 5. Leave everything else alone and click OK.
You could database ranking within your query. This option only brings back the data you want. The previous two option bring back more data than you want from the database and then filter it out in the report. This link has some further detail on how to set this up.
Each option has its place. The first one is most like what you have tried. I think the second one is the simplest. And the last one is the most efficient. You choose what is best for you.
Here are my results for each of the three approaches I described in order.

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Create an expression based off grouped rows ssrs

I want to create a single rectangle on a report that displays red if there are more then 2 distinct projects being worked on within that week (see image below):
http://imgur.com/dPHW1TT
I'd need to write some kind of expression like IIF(CountDistinct(Fields!Project_Name.Value)> 1, "Red","White") but the issue is that I need the projects to be aggregated per user.
As you can see in the above report I have it grouped on User >> Project, and thats what I'd need to captcher in this single expression.
Is there any way to specify a group in an expression?
I've actually managed to do what I wanted via filtering on the tables group, and then hiding all the cells bar one in the table.
http://imgur.com/G8IKMbS
Although if anyone knows a way to group within an expression I would still be interested in knowing.
Thanks

How can I add an interactive sorting on expression column in Sql Server Reporting Services Report

Hi I am new to SSRS and I created a form. I also added a couple of column based on expressions. I was trying to sort the table on the basis of an expression column but the option is not available in cell properties - interactive sorting. Can anyone please guide me on how to achieve it. Thanks.
You have two ways of solving this that I can think of. You can either:
Move your calculated columns to your Dataset
When you add a dataset to a report, on the Fields tab you have the option to add Calculated Fields. If you add your expression column here, you will be able to use it in the Sort tab of your Tablix just as you would a normal column.
OR
Repeat the expression in the Sort property.
If you are not able to create your calculated field on your dataset (perhaps if you reference other datasets or do something out of scope), then you will need to duplicate your expression in the Sort tab of your Tablix. (To access this, click anywhere on your table and then right-click on the small grey square in the top left-hand corner of your table).
If you click Add for a new Sort condition and hit the fx button, you can paste the same expression you used for your column into here and use it to sort your dataset.
The downside of this is that you're replicating your logic and potentially duplicating work.
To enable the interactive shorting in a table you need to have a row group. So by this you can sort the whole table or only a portion of the table.
Say in your case you need to sort the table basis of some expression. For an example you need have an interactive sort based on the values. In the below screenshot I have 2 groups i.e. Customer and Project and I want to have an interactive sort based on the revenue.
Now right click on the Revenue and go to the 'Textbox' properties and select the group and sort by. Here in the screenshot I will sorting based on the total revenue for different Customers.
Now after running the report if you click on the Revenue column it will sort accordingly.
Let me know if this is what you are looking for.

SSRS Report - Subgroup Totals

I have an SSRS report that is currently pulling a single dataset. This dataset contains records of inventory we have. Each record is a separate asset.
I want my report to group by a certain field, and then subgroup by certain criteria that are determined with a couple different fields. Basically there is one parent group, and three adjacent subgroups. My grouping functionality is working correctly, however I am finding it difficult to add totals to each of the adjacent subgroups. When I add a total, it is totaling the specific field within the scope of the entire dataset, instead of limiting the total to just that subgroup.
How can I add totals per field within subgroup?
EDIT: Added sample data and explanation:
You can ignore the function code field, that is what I am using to group on the parent group.
asset number,description,first year,acquisition cost,function code
190,random asset,2008,5000,100
193,random asset45,2008,56000,100
197,random asset26,2014,3000,100
191,random asset27,2014,7000,100
192,random asset36,2013,15000,100
I can't seem to attach screenshots, so here goes..
In the report you can see three subgroups; Assets, AssetAdditions, AssetDeletions. In the tablix, you can see where these groups are positioned. You can also see a row directly beneath the group that is supposed to total the subgroup at the end. However, for some reason the scope is only taking into account the entire dataset. I have tried to modify the expression in the Sum function [Sum(acq_cost), "Assets"], adding in the scope parameter but then it does not allow me to even run the report. It yells at me saying that "Assets" is an invalid scope.
The easiest way I have done this in 2012 VS is to have it return as part of the data set and have it sum up the value.
For instance if you have a quantity for inventory, and you have a subset where you only want the total quantity for that set, you add another column to your dataset called TotalSetQuantity and the subtotal field will have the expression =SUM(Fields!TotalSetQuantity.Value) rather than =SUM(Fields!Quantity.Value).
You can try iif statements within your report like =sum(iif(Fields!ColA.Value=1,Fields!Quantity.Value,0) but I had some troubles getting that to work.
Hope that helps, I ran into this issue this past week and the first option worked like a charm for me.

How to add a calculated column using conditions in a query in MS Access 2010

I have two tables and from that I am generating a query. I have columns in my query with field type yes/no. These are basically columns to determine the race of a person. The user enters information in yes/no for various races. I want another calculated column in the query which checks for all other race columns and calculates values in it.
I have to check for a few conditions in for the values in columns
For example:
1) If Hispanic is chosen, the new column should say hispanic(no matter what other options are selected. This is like a trump card)
2) If more than one is selected, then new column entry should say "multi"
3) If none of the options are selected, it should say "unknown"
4) If exactly one of them is selected, then that race should be displayed
Can anyone help me with this? I am new to Access
I can't code it for you but I can point you in the right direction. What you want to do is take all the tests you explained above and put them in a coded format :
iif ( condition, value_if_true, value_if_false )
Since you have a lot of possible outputs i'd use something like a Case Statement where you can test for all the possibilities.
Follow this link if you need any info on how to code both type of statements (iif and case).
Once you have tried something like this, you can comeback with a specific question if you encountered a problem in the process.
Good luck with your database.

Access: Multi-value field

I am trying to design a form where the user can search records to filter a report. The user must be able to select many values from a particular field (multivalued field). I understand I can use a list box, but the field has a total of 3,000 records and cycling through is too much. I just want to know what other ways I can let the user insert multiple values?
I have these ideas, but maybe you guys have another better way:
Creating multiple combo boxes and keep them hidden until the user hits an “add” button, but this limits me to the amount of values I can have. If I have 10 hidden combo boxes I can only enter a total of 11 (10 hidden plus the original visible) values.
Is it possible to have a temporary data grid where the user just enters the values.
Then comes the problem of getting this into the SQL Record Source. I am thinking of the SQL IN clause.
Any help or ideas, will be greatly appreciated.
I think that you should create Comboboxes where values from next combo are dynamically populated when value in previous Combo has been changed so that way you can create hierarchy of values to select.
I've done something similar for a few different applications in slightly different ways. Basically, I present the user with a table, allow them to right-click > filter (the same could be accomplished by providing a filter textbox for each corresponding field in the table you want to allow filtering on... in your case it sounds like you only need one). The filter box allows them to use 'and' and 'or' along with the actual text of what they're looking for. Then they click a button that opens the report and fills the report's filter field with whatever filter they had applied.
Of course, this assumes the user is familiar with the data they're filtering, and requires a bit of training, but for me it was a simpler alternative than displaying a list with a bajillion entries in it. Your mileage of course may vary :)