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Running total

Abstract

Calculate an accumulating total for a column.

Adds a new column that returns the running total of the value of columns you specify.

The result is sorted based on another column you specify.

Group by is an optional configuration.

When to use this tool

Use when you want to calculate an accumulating total for a column.

Input

The Running total tool requires one data input.

Configuration

Use the following configuration options to help create your Running total configuration.

Configuring the Running total tool

  1. In , add your data source.

  2. Click symon_add_icon.png  + Tool.

  3. In the search bar, search for Running total. Click + Add tool.

    Tip

    You can also find the Running total tool in the Calculate section.

  4. Connect the tool to your data set.

  5. In the configuration pane, enter the following information:

    Table 45. Running total tool configuration

    Field

    Description

    Value columns

    Select the column that you want to calculate an accumulating total for.

    Group columns

    Select the column(s) to group in to.

    Sort by

    Select the column to sort by.

    Ascending - Descending

    Toggle to switch to sort your data either in ascending or descending order.