LastValue() returns the value that was loaded last from the records defined by the expression, sorted by a group by clause.
Syntax:
Return data type: dual
Arguments:
| Argument | Description |
|---|---|
| expr | The expression or field containing the data to be measured. |
Limitations:
If no text value is found, NULL is returned.
Examples and results:
Add the example script to your app and run it. Then add, at least, the fields listed in the results column to a sheet in our app to see the result.
To get the same look as in the result column below, in the properties panel, under Sorting, switch from Auto to Custom, then deselect numerical and alphabetical sorting.
| Example | Result | Result with custom sorting |
|---|---|---|
|
TeamData: LOAD * inline [ SalesGroup|Team|Date|Amount East|Gamma|01/05/2013|20000 East|Gamma|02/05/2013|20000 West|Zeta|01/06/2013|19000 East|Alpha|01/07/2013|25000 East|Delta|01/08/2013|14000 West|Epsilon|01/09/2013|17000 West|Eta|01/10/2013|14000 East|Beta|01/11/2013|20000 West|Theta|01/12/2013|23000 ] (delimiter is '|');
LastValue1: LOAD SalesGroup,LastValue(Team) as LastTeamLoaded Resident TeamData Group By SalesGroup; |
SalesGroup East West |
LastTeamLoaded Beta Theta |