Variables in QlikView

Variables in QlikView  are very useful in data transformations and Calculations. Variables can be defined by SET and LET statements. Variables can be defined in script editor or by going into menu -> settings/variable overview. Set and Let The Set statement is used for defining Script variables e.g.  Set vMinDate = ’10/31/2008′ ; Set vMaxdate = ’12/31/2020” […]

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Preceding load in QlikView

Preceding Load is a very powerful functionality in QlikView in transforming the data. What is Preceding load It allows you to define multiple transformations and calculations within one load script which would otherwise will need to be created using separate load and resident load statements. It takes input from the previous Select statement. Preceding Load is invoked by checking the “preceding load […]

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Aggr function in QlikView

Aggr() function is a very powerful function in QlikView. It comes under advanced Aggregation and provides great flexiblity to the developer and user. What is Aggr( ) Let you perform Aggregation over a set of dimensions It creates kind of  a temp table of results from which you can select and perform more aggregations Can be used with expressions […]

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Incremental Load in QlikView – Part1

In QlikView, incremental load is used  when large transactional tables are involved. Incremental load is a mechanism by which updated/new data is loaded in QlikView. Incremental load require the use of QVD files for data storage. Why use incremental load In many business environments, there will be many large transaction tables. These tables may receive 1000’s […]

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