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Masters Summits 2022

We’re baaaack! After a two year break from live events, I’m pleased to announce that the Masters Summit for Qlik starts up again in Fall 2022. Madrid – September 19-21 New Orleans – November 14-16 Our goal in this three day hands on education event is to “Take your Qlik ...
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QSDA Pro 1.7 is Released, What’s New?

QSDA Pro 1.7 is Released. So What’s New? The QLIKLOGIN connection method allows your QSDA users to connect to Qlik Sense using the same login process they use for the Hub — Windows, SAML, whatever. After logging in, user “Sally” will see only her apps — the same list Sally ...
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Expression as Left Side of Set Modifier

Can I use an expression as the “fieldname” in a Set Modifier? In “<x={y}>” can “x” be an expression? I always believed the answer to be “No”, x may only be a field name. That understanding is reinforced by what I read in the help doc for “set modifier”. Yesterday ...
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How to Segment QVD Files

Summary: In this post I discuss when you may want to segment or “shard” QVD files and demonstrate some script patterns for producing and consuming segmented QVDs. I recently received a question from a colleague who knew that I had done a lot of work with Qlik QVD files. He ...
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If() Tips

Summary:  I offer some tips for writing better performing and easier to maintain syntax when using the Qlik If() function.  The Qlik If() function is very powerful and  frequently appears in Qlik Sense and QlikView apps. Expressions using multiple If() functions can easily get out of hand and become difficult to maintain ...
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Recipes for Qlikview Success