How can I filter out values on Timeline view?

Latrice

When I create a filter all the dropdown values still appear. I am using the Timeline view to show a roadmap of upcoming projects. There are 40 projects listed but only 20 have been assigned to an area. I have a list of the 12 areas who could be assigned a project, currently on about 6 areas are assigned a project. The timeline view shows all areas, even those without a project. I would like for the timeline to only show areas that are assigned a project. I created a filter to show areas that are not blank. This works on the Grid view. It doesn't on the Timeline view see screenshot for example. Allocation and Assets shouldn't appear since those groups have not been assigned a project. They are listed in the drop down as a value to be selected.

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Yvonne Smythe

Hello @Latrice - I hope all is well. Have you tried pushing things to the bottom by creating a group or project (like a backlog) for your desired behavior as a workaround?

Latrice

Hi @Yvonne Smythe. I was thinking about a workaround. I will give that a try.

Thank you for your response.

Isaac A.

Hi @Latrice!

Currently, there isn’t a direct way to accomplish this in Smartsheet. However, there is an existing product idea requesting this functionality that you can vote on here: Timeline Swimlanes shouldn't show if field isn't populated for items in view.

I hope this helps!

Cheers,
Isaac.

Latrice

Hi @Isaac A.I just voted, Thank you for letting me know.

—latrice