--- sourceDocument: Australia Platform Analytics sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/now-intelligence Release : - australia ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - Australia Platform Analytics ft:clusterId : - par bundleId : - par workflow : - Platform --- # Viewing multiple breakdown elements # Viewing multiple breakdown elements {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Australia Updated September 9, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 2 minutes to read Summarize ![AI sparkle icon](https://servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ai-sparkle-icon) Summarized using AI This content was generated using new OpenAI-powered functionality. Results are provided on an as is basis and are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. ## Summary of Viewing multiple breakdown elements This content explains how ServiceNow customers can view multiple breakdown elements of an indicator either separately or as an aggregate. The viewing method depends on the indicator configuration and visualization type. Understanding how to leverage these views helps in effectively interpreting indicator data across dashboards in both Platform Analytics and Core UI environments. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features * **Separate view of multiple breakdown elements:** Supported by all indicators, allowing each element to be visualized individually. * **Aggregate view of multiple breakdown elements:** Supported by specific indicator types, including: * Automated indicators aggregating data as Count, Sum, Minimum, or Maximum * Manual indicators * External indicators without SQL AVG() or SQL COUNT(DISTINCT...) in their queries * Formula indicators with aggregation enabled via the *Allow aggregation of multiple breakdown element scores* field * **Different routes to display multiple elements in Platform Analytics dashboards:** * **Separate elements:** Select a breakdown in the Group by section of the data visualization configuration to show each element individually, with optional filtering for largest values. * **Aggregate elements:** Use a multi-select filter on the dashboard without selecting breakdown in the visualization panel, provided the indicator supports aggregation; the visualization then shows the combined score of selected elements. * **Separated view of dynamically selected elements:** Use a multi-select filter and select the breakdown in the visualization panel; this shows selected elements separately and works even if the indicator does not support aggregation. * **Core UI dashboards:** Viewing multiple breakdown elements is more complex; specific guidance is available in the related documentation for showing elements separately or aggregated. ## Key Outcomes * Customers can flexibly analyze indicator data either by individual breakdown elements or by aggregating multiple elements to understand overall trends. * Aggregated views provide consolidated scores that simplify reporting when supported by the indicator type. * Platform Analytics dashboards offer configurable options to tailor the display of breakdown elements dynamically through filters and visualization settings. * Understanding these options helps in designing effective dashboards and reports that align with business needs for data visibility and decision-making. You can view multiple elements of a breakdown either separately or as an aggregate. It depends on the indicator configuration and how the indicator is visualized. ## Indicators that support aggregate views of multiple breakdown elements {#view-multiple-breakdown-elements__section_supported-indicators} All indicators support a separated view of multiple breakdown elements. The following indicators support an aggregate view of multiple elements: * Automated indicators that aggregate data as a Count, Sum, Minimum, or Maximum value Note: The word "aggregate" is used for two different things here: the aggregate view of multiple indicator scores, and the data aggregation that is set on an indicator. * Manual indicators * External indicators that do not use `SQL AVG()` or `SQL COUNT(DISTINCT...)` in their SQL statement * Formula indicators that have aggregate element views enabled on their indicator records. For more information, see the entry on the Allow aggregation of multiple breakdown element scores field on the Other tab in [Create a formula indicator](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/X7sQLl4RZjsF17c7MjDX5g "Calculate scores from the scores of one or more other indicators. Apply mathematical operations or a preset method, such as the method to calculate the gap between an indicator score and the indicator target."). {#view-multiple-breakdown-elements__ul_ag1_qn1_l4b} ## Aggregate and separate view of multiple breakdown elements on Platform Analytics dashboards {#view-multiple-breakdown-elements__section_view-pa} In Platform Analytics, three different routes to showing multiple element values lead to an aggregate or a separate view. Show each breakdown element separately : Select a breakdown in the Group by section of a data visualization configuration panel. Each element is shown separately. You can restrict the elements shown to a number of the largest values. Show the aggregate value of selected breakdown elements : On a dashboard with a data visualization of the indicator, add a multi-select filter with the desired breakdown as the filter source. Do not select a breakdown in the data visualization's configuration panel. Also, the indicator in the visualization must support an aggregate view of multiple elements. If these conditions are met, the data visualization shows the aggregate score of the elements selected in the filter. Show a separated view of dynamically selected breakdown elements : On a dashboard with a data visualization of the indicator, add a multi-select filter with the desired breakdown as the filter source. In the data visualization configuration panel, select that breakdown. The visualization shows a separated view of the elements selected on the filter. The visualization and filter combination also works like this when the indicator does not support an aggregate view of multiple elements. In the latter case, it doesn't matter if the breakdown is specified on the data visualization configuration panel. ## Aggregate and separate view of multiple breakdown elements on Core UI dashboards {#view-multiple-breakdown-elements__section_core-ui-dashboards} The use case in Core UI is more complex than in Platform Analytics. For more information, see [Showing multiple elements separately or aggregated in Core UI](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/UgecXk_AK~n881eDcoeECQ "When you select multiple elements on a Core UI dashboard, widgets that follow these elements can show their values either separately or as an aggregate."). **Related tasks** * [Configure a Single/Multiple select or cascading filter](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/RLvttlx0xmUgN51EJkD4hg "Let users filter a dashboard tab on one or more values from a set of choices, such as incident priority. You can have a single or multiple select filter follow another filter in a cascade.") **Related reference** * [Indicator data options for time series data visualizations](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/y2BRZAA3lP8mDMUtUoUIhA "The following Data configuration options are available for all time series type visualizations of indicator scores.")