Let's Take a walk on the Calendar / Date Bridge: Working with Multiple Dates / Calendars

[Michael_Tarallo]

This topic has been covered before, but we have a new generation of Qlik users and I found some of the content not always easily explained. Here is my spin to help you get started working with multiple dates / calendars. Sample App and data attached!

[Michael_Tarallo]

Do you need answers for specific points in time when working with multiple calendars / dates? Then use a calendar bridge. A calendar bridge is used to create what Qlik commonly calls: a Canonical Date / a Canonical Calendar. A calendar bridge is nothing more than a simple table that links 1 or more dates to a single common date, called a canonical date. This is used to simplify time period selection during analysis and when multiple calendar / date filters can be confusing to the user.  The bridge table is linked to a key field in your data and created with a new dimension to simply describe each date type you have. (You can link this to a Master Calendar if you require more granular time periods.) Your charts can then use aggregated measures with the defined date type in a set expression to show the specific results. Watch the video below to learn more and see the attached app and sample data if you want to try it yourself. 

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This article by our beloved HIC is a great reference with more detail if needed.

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Multiple Calendars - Sample.qvf