Applying a simple filter

The first type of filter is a basic one that enables us to implement quick and simple filter logic, which is similar to the way we build it on the query panel.

Getting ready

We have created a query that retrieves a dataset displaying the Net Sales by Product, Line, and Year. Using a simple filter, we would like to filter only the year 2008 records as well as the Sports Line.

How to do it...

Perform the following steps to apply a simple filter:

  1. We will navigate to the Analysis toolbar, and in the Filters tab, click on the Filter icon and choose Add Filter, as shown in the following screenshot:
    How to do it...
  2. In the Report Filter window, as shown ...

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