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Using Canvas filter as variable for viz description

Dr. Christopher Cullmann

Hi,

I have set a canvas filter for region and I want to use the filtered value as variable in the description of a visualization.

Unfortunately, currently the approach of parameters only works for values used in drop down filters.

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Anitha Ramarao-Oracle

This does work, as usual by mapping to a parameter and using it in the title of the viz as below

I am not sure if you are using OAC or OAS - ideally believe both should be same. But I tested on OAC.

Dr. Christopher Cullmann

Hi @Anitha Ramarao-Oracle I am using OAS 2026,

can you guide me how to create such a parameter "Year" ?

Best,

Christopher

Anitha Ramarao-Oracle

I haven't used OAS recently, but please do check if this is helpful
https://www.youtube.com/@OracleAnalytics/search?query=parameter

Dr. Christopher Cullmann

Using Parameters only works for the title field, but not for the description field. We need it for the description field.

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