Qlik Sense: Default number-abbreviation format for billions is set to 'G'

[Sonja_Bauernfeind]

This article states why the default auto number format in sheet objects such as charts is set to K,M,G instead of K,M.B.

Environment:

Qlik Sense Enterprise on Windows 

The default number-abbreviation format for billions is set to the international SI unit of "G".  

Resolution:

1. You are able to change this beginning in charts using a load script modification.

Use the load script statement and modify to your preference:

SET NumericalAbbreviation='3:k;6:M;9:B;12:T;15:P;18:E;21:Z;24:Y;-3:m;-6:μ;-9:n;-12:p;-15:f;-18:a;-21:z;-24:y';

2. You can also change the default that the script generates. 

Do this by adding NumericalAbbreviation=3:k;6:M;9:B;12:T;15:P;18:E;21:Z;24:Y;-3:m;-6:μ;-9:n;-12:p;-15:f;-18:a;-21:z;-24:y to the Settings.ini file located here C:\ProgramData\Qlik\Sense\Engine.

Please review How to modify Qlik Sense Engine's Settings.ini for guidance on editing the Qlik Sense Engine's Settings.ini

[Moritz]

Hi @Sonja_Bauernfeind 

this only seems to work within KPI fields. Is there away, to also adress the NumericalAbbreviation setting within tables?

Thanks,

Moritz

[Sonja_Bauernfeind]

Hello @Moritz 

All charts should be affected by this change. I was able to find an old defect (resolved), which made NumericalAbbreviation not apply to bar charts - but was otherwise not able to reproduce this.

One suggestion I have is to make sure you force the format (as a number) with Num(). 

If it still does not work, please log a support case to have this investigated as a defect. When doing so, include an example application we can use, as well as exactly what version you are using.

All the best,
Sonja 

[Moritz]

For me it only works within a KPI tile.

Tried with the following set expressions:

Num(Revenue)

As well as Num(Revenue, '#,##0.0A') - thought that A would adrres the NumericalAbbreviation.

Here's how I defined that:

SET NumericalAbbreviation='3:k;6:M;9:G;12:T;15:P;18:E;21:Z;24:Y;-3:m;-6:μ;-9:n;-12:p;-15:f;-18:a;-21:z;-24:y';

[Moritz]

@Sonja_Bauernfeind 

which format did you then chose within the Number Formating?

eg.: 

[Moritz]

@Sonja_Bauernfeind any thoughts on that? Can it be, this is due to a version difference?

Eventually that we're still on the version, which didn't solve this bug? Which version solved it?

Thanks,

Moritz

[Sonja_Bauernfeind]

Hello, @Moritz The defect I mentioned was related to bar charts and was fixed in the February 2022 Patch 7 patch (internal investigation ID: QB-9717).

As mentioned before: 

If it still does not work, please log a support case to have this investigated as a defect. When doing so, include an example application we can use, as well as exactly what version you are using.

All the best,
Sonja 

[Moritz]

thanks @Sonja_Bauernfeind , done:
https://community.qlik.com/t5/crmsupport/casepage/issue-id/00145003/issue-guid/5003z00002nltaXAAQ/is...

[vinieme12]

@Moritz @Sonja_Bauernfeind does this apply to Table/Pivot charts as well??

[Sonja_Bauernfeind]

Hello @vinieme12 

I asked one of our experts.

For tables, you can use FABS() function to calculate absolute value and then IF to format the sum:

Then adjust/update this expression to your needs:

IF(FABS(Sum(Value)) > 1000000, num(Sum(Value)/1000000,'#,##0.00 M'),
  if(FABS(Sum(Value)) > 1000, num(Sum(Value)/1000000,'#,##0.00 K'), 
  num(Sum(Value),'#,##0.00')))

For any more detailed questions, please post about your requirement and what you are looking to achieve in the app development forum.

All the best,
Sonja