# Actions

The **Actions Tab** provides interactivity to your visual by allowing users to perform specific actions such as filtering or drill-through. These actions enhance user engagement and improve the ability to interact with data effectively.

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## **Action Type**

The **Action Type** determines the kind of action that will be triggered.\
Currently available options:

1. **Filter**\
   Apply filtering to narrow down the data displayed in the visual.
2. **Drill Through**\
   Navigate to a detailed page or report by interacting with the visual.

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### **Filter Type**

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*(Available when Action Type is set to Filter)*\
Define the method for filtering the data in the visual:

1. **Fixed Value**\
   Filter data based on a predefined field and value.
2. **Small Multiples**\
   Filter data specifically for the selected category in **Small Multiples** mode.

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### **Filter Field**

*(Available only for Fixed Value Filter Type)*

* Select the data field that will be used as the basis for filtering.
* For example, if filtering by a specific product, choose the **Product Name** field.

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### **Filter Value**

*(Available only for Fixed Value Filter Type)*

* Specify the value to filter by within the selected field.
* For instance, to filter for "Product A," provide "Product A" as the value.
* This ensures that only data matching the fixed value is displayed in the visual.

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## **Drill Through**

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* Enables users to navigate to a detailed page or report by interacting with the visual.
* When this action is triggered, it will open the linked page containing more in-depth information about the selected data point.
* To use this feature, ensure that a Drill-Through page is configured in the report.

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## **How to Use Actions**

1. **Select the Action Type**: Choose between **Filter** or **Drill Through** based on your interaction requirements.
2. **Configure the Filter (if applicable)**:
   * For **Fixed Value**: Choose the field and specify the value.
   * For **Small Multiples**: Ensure that categorical data is added to the **Small Multiples Pane**.
3. **Apply Drill Through (if applicable)**:
   * Link the visual to a pre-configured Drill-Through page for detailed insights.
4. Test the interaction by selecting or clicking on the visual to ensure the action works as expected.