When a new slicer is configured, it is connected to a data source and a hierarchy within that data source. There may be times when you want to add the same slicer to multiple slides in a presentation and, likewise, there may be times where you do not.
Note: It's also important to be aware that configuring a new connection to the data source uses additional resources for each slicer. If many slicers are added, this may impact on runtime performance.
Creating duplicates or new instances
When adding the same slicer to a single presentation multiple times, you have two options:
- You can use the existing slicer and simply add a duplicate of that slicer. In this case, a duplicate slicer will be produced. This duplicate uses the same data source connection as the original and will be connected to the original. If one of the duplicates is edited or deleted, the same action will be applied to all the other slicers. This is a good option if you want to display the same slicer on multiple slides in the presentation.
- You can add a new instance of the slicer, which connects to the data source independently of the existing slicer and is not connected to the existing slicer. If one instance is edited or deleted, there will be no impact on the other instances. This is a good option if you want the slicer to connect to different member elements from the same data source and hierarchy as an existing slicer, or if you want to configure different slicer settings for each slicer instance.
New Slicer Warning dialog
If you copy and paste an existing slicer, or add a slicer from the same data source and hierarchy as an existing slicer in the presentation, you will be presented with the New Slicer Warning dialog where you can decide whether you want to create a duplicate or not:
- Click YES, use existing to add a duplicate of the existing slicer.
- Click NO, add new slicer to add a separate instance of the slicer.
Deleting duplicate slicers
If you delete a duplicate slicer, all connected duplicates are also deleted. If you delete a slicer which has multiple instances, only the specified slicer is deleted; other instances are not affected.
- Click here for more information about deleting slicers