Known limitations of global filters

Here are some known limitations of global filters:

  • Export to PDF or a spreadsheet does not show filter details when using a global filter.
  • Normal filter overrides the global filter on the same attribute when both are activated simultaneously in a Dashboard.
  • Cannot configure conditional display using Global Filters.
  • Global filters do not support drill across on dashboards.
  • Dashboards do not display warning message if a global filter has been deleted.
  • Global filters are not honored when exporting dashboards or dashlets, with deep linking, bookmarks or report notifications.
  • Cannot dynamically change selections of elements in global filters on a dashboard.
  • Multiple global filters using the same attribute can be used on a dashboard, which could cause conflicted results.
  • Cannot share deep link of a dashboard filtered with a global filter.
  • Cannot copy or use network filter objects across spaces.
  • Global filters do not support visual filtering.
  • Global filters do not support parent or child filter groups or linked filters.
  • Global filters on a dashboard do not currently allow for the exclusion our Out operator when using a global filter.
  • Global filters do not work with Designer reports.
  • Global filters do not support drill down actions.