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Creating a SWITCH Metric in Zendesk Explore

Step-by-step guide to creating a SWITCH metric in Zendesk Explore for setting monthly goals.

How do I create a SWITCH metric in Zendesk Explore?

Creating a SWITCH metric in Zendesk Explore involves a few steps. Start by clicking the reports icon in Explore, then select 'New report' from the Reports library. Choose the Support > Support - SLAs dataset and start the report. In the Calculations menu, select 'Standard calculated metric' and name your metric, for example, 'Stepped line'. Use the SWITCH function to enter your monthly goals, assigning values for each month. Once done, click Save to finalize your metric.


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How can I add a SWITCH metric to a report in Zendesk Explore?

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