This page refers to the
group_labelparameter that is part of a field.
group_labelcan also be used as part of an Explore, as described on thegroup_label(for Explores) parameter documentation page.
Usage
dimension: field_name {
group_label: "desired label name"
}
}
Hierarchygroup_label |
Possible Field TypesDimension, Dimension Group, Filter, MeasureAcceptsA string |
Definition
The group_label parameter lets you combine fields into custom groups, within a given view, in the field picker. For example:
In this case, instead of the fields appearing ungrouped, they are combined into an expandable Shipping Info section:
You can also use the group_item_label parameter to specify how fields display in the field picker under a group label. See the group_item_label documentation page for details.
group_label also interacts with dimension groups in useful ways, since a dimension group automatically places its fields together in the field picker. By using group_label, you can add additional fields into the dimension group. For example:
This would look like:
You must have at least one field with the group label to create a group in the field picker. In addition, you can’t group dimensions and measures together under the same group label, because all dimensions always appear above all measures within any given view.
For example, with a single field:
The group label looks like:
