How do I remove the 'Total' row from a data import?

dkonig

I am using a connector to pull data in from one of our web analytics platforms. The problem is that it pulls in a 'Total' row which I can not suppress at the source. Using an ETL how do I remove that row? I've tried to use the Filter Row tile but perhaps I am doing something wrong there because I have not been able to remove the 'Total' row.

ColemenWilson

If there is some way to uniquely identify that row, then you can do as you suggested and use the filter tile in Magic ETL. There are two ways to filter rows using the tile, with a formula rule or with a filter rule. Here is a knowledge base article that walks you through how to use it: https://domo-support.domo.com/s/article/360044876614?language=en_US

If you still can't get it, please post a screenshot of the configuration of the filter tile.

ColemenWilson

You still need to use the filter tile, not the formula tile. However, within the filter tile there are 2 options for filtering: Formula or Filter rule. The filter tile allows for multiple conditions and even a combination of both formula and filter rules. Remove any other conditions/rules and just leave the:

`Marketing Category` != 'Total'

ColemenWilson

If there is some way to uniquely identify that row, then you can do as you suggested and use the filter tile in Magic ETL. There are two ways to filter rows using the tile, with a formula rule or with a filter rule. Here is a knowledge base article that walks you through how to use it: https://domo-support.domo.com/s/article/360044876614?language=en_US

If you still can't get it, please post a screenshot of the configuration of the filter tile.

swagner

@dkonig Can you include a screen shot of that total row contents so we can "see" what you're dealing with?

dkonig

This row

And this is the rule I am using

ColemenWilson

Using a formula rule in the filter tile would be:

`Marketing Category` != 'Total'

dkonig

In addition I am finding a 'Total' value in the Marketing Category column for every of data in the report.

dkonig

https://community-forums.domo.com/main/discussion/comment/75709#Comment_75709

Interesting. The formula works and moves the rows with 'Total' but then converts the column to an integer from text.

ColemenWilson

That is odd, you can convert it back using the Alter Columns tile.

dkonig

https://community-forums.domo.com/main/discussion/comment/75716#Comment_75716

Tried that. I am also noticing that not only does it remove 'Total' but the formula removes any text based values. I'm just not sure what is going on here.

ColemenWilson

Filter tiles allow for multiple conditions. Have you removed your other filter rule from the filter tile?

dkonig

https://community-forums.domo.com/main/discussion/comment/75732#Comment_75732

I swapped out the filter tile for the formula tile and used the formula you provided.

ColemenWilson

You still need to use the filter tile, not the formula tile. However, within the filter tile there are 2 options for filtering: Formula or Filter rule. The filter tile allows for multiple conditions and even a combination of both formula and filter rules. Remove any other conditions/rules and just leave the:

`Marketing Category` != 'Total'

dkonig

https://community-forums.domo.com/main/discussion/comment/75759#Comment_75759

Oh wait. There is my error. I just swapped back to the filter tile and noticed that there is an option to use a formula. I missed that last time. Putting the formula in the filter tile seems to work. Thanks for the help.