This section describes problems that can occur when using data storytelling in Qlik Sense.
I cannot edit a story
I want to make changes to a story but I cannot edit it.
Possible cause
The story is published.
Proposed action
If you created the story, unpublish the story to enable editing.
For more information, see Unpublishing a story.
Proposed action
If you did not create the story, make a duplicate of the story to enable editing. The duplicated story will not be updated if the original story is updated.
For more information, see Working with stories.
A sheet is missing
When I play a story a sheet is missing.
Possible cause
The sheet has been deleted.
The sheet is private (located in another user's My sheets).
Proposed action
If the sheet is private, ask the owner of the sheet to publish it.
For more information, see Publishing and Publishing a sheet.
I cannot change a snapshot’s appearance
I want to use auto for a snapshot property but the snapshot’s appearance is not affected.
Possible cause
The snapshot is too small.
Proposed action
In storytelling view, increase the size of the snapshot.
For more information, see Editing slides.
I cannot take a snapshot
I want to take a snapshot but it is not possible.
Possible cause
The visualization you are trying to take a snapshot of is incomplete.
The visualization you are trying to take a snapshot of is an extension. Extensions do not have enabled snapshot functionality by default.
The visualization you are trying to take a snapshot of is a filter pane. Snapshots of filter panes are not supported.
Proposed action
Complete the visualization.
For more information, see Creating and editing visualizations.
Enable snapshot functionality in the main script of the visualization extension. To do this you have to set the snapshot property to true. You need permission to edit the script or need to get help from a developer.
For more information, see Allow snapshots of your visualization.
I cannot re-order slides in a story
I want to move a slide in the story timeline but it is not possible.
Possible cause
You are using the mouse on a hybrid device.
Proposed action
Do one of the following:
- Turn touch device support off by tapping the navigation button (
) and toggling off Touch screen mode. - Hold the mouse button pressed for a while before moving the slide.
- Alternatively, use the touch screen instead and move the item by long-touch and drag.
The data in my snapshot does not exist in the visualization
When I go to the snapshot source, I cannot see the same data in the visualization as in the snapshot.
Possible cause
The user taking the snapshot has access to data you do not. This is because of section access rights defined in the data load script.
Proposed action
Request the same section access rights for you in the script.