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How to format results and populate a dashboard dropdown filter with mcatalog?

winknotes
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I'm trying to populate a dropdown filter with a mcatalog search to allow a user to select from a list of dimensions. The search works but the results are returned as a long string without line breaks between the items returned. I've been looking and looking for a solution but can't find anything. So I'm reaching out for help.

|mcatalog values(array_name) AS array_name WHERE index="my_index" 

I've tried many many options (eval, rex, table, and so on) to get the results formatted as a list that shows up properly in the dropdown. Thanks in advance.

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jacobpevans
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mcatalog values(xyz) returns the list of all distinct values of the specified field as a multivalue entry (See here)

So, throw in a mvexpand to expand it out, e.g.

| mvexpand array_name

See here for more information regarding Splunk multivalue eval functions, specifically mvexpand

Alternatively, mcatalog has a BY parameter that may be useful to you.

Cheers,
Jacob

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jacobpevans
Motivator

mcatalog values(xyz) returns the list of all distinct values of the specified field as a multivalue entry (See here)

So, throw in a mvexpand to expand it out, e.g.

| mvexpand array_name

See here for more information regarding Splunk multivalue eval functions, specifically mvexpand

Alternatively, mcatalog has a BY parameter that may be useful to you.

Cheers,
Jacob

If you feel this response answered your question, please do not forget to mark it as such. If it did not, but you do have the answer, feel free to answer your own post and accept that as the answer.

winknotes
Path Finder

Brilliant!! So much to learn...so little time.

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jacobpevans
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You're welcome. Don't forget to mark this as the accepted answer if this solved your problem. If not, feel free to reply.

Cheers,
Jacob

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