Cannot sort data table widget with more than 1 field

[drewmiranda-gl]

It appears that it is only possible to sort a data table widget using a single field, even though the UX suggests that it can and will sort by more than 1 field.

Expected Behavior

If data table shows the ability to sort multiple fields, sorting is applied as expected. For example, if i sort by timestamp, and then sum(network_bytes), this sorting should be applied.

Current Behavior

Data table widget only allow sorting by 1 single field.

Possible Solution

Steps to Reproduce (for bugs)

1. Create a data table widget
2. Attempt to sort by more than 1 field

Alternatively:

1. edit data table widget
2. add more than 1 sort field
3. observe that field select/dropdown does not allow you to select a field for second sort field input

Context

Via https://community.graylog.org/t/sort-additional-metrics-when-sort-timestamp-is-enabled-not-working/28627

Your Environment

• Graylog Version: Graylog 5.0.6+51f2df8
• Java Version: Bundled JDK
• ElasticsearchOpenSearch Version: 2.6.0
• MongoDB Version: 6.0.5
• Operating System: Ubuntu Server 22.04 LTS
• Browser version: Google Chrome Version 112.0.5615.137 (Official Build) (arm64)

[drewmiranda-gl]

Dennis said this is expected behavior unfortunately and that you can only multi sort when sorting metrics. It is not possible to multi-sort fields themselves.