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Posted on by Tapesh 825

Hi All

THis is Tapesh, Im trying to up the data using drop down menu bar, but im not getting any kind of value which are present in my data filed. 

 

 

Please find the attached document of what i have tried. 

 

Formula used:

Items: Filter(Categories, CategoryName = Category_Dropdown.Selected.CategoryName) 

 


Any help is appreciated if you can correct me. Please!

 

Thanks 

 

ERROR .docx
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    WarrenBelz 156,277 Most Valuable Professional on at

    You need a field name at the end to display

    Filter(Categories, CategoryName = Category_Dropdown.Selected.CategoryName,<Field to be displayed>) 

     

     

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    Tapesh 825 on at

    Hi 

     

    Thanks for solution. 

     

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    Tapesh 825 on at

    i Tried This one and it worked 

     

    Distinct(Categories, CategoryName)

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    WarrenBelz 156,277 Most Valuable Professional on at

    Great - accept as a solution if you are happy so other people can see the answer

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