Table: A Step-by-Step Guide

This vignette illustrates how to set up table configurations and generate outputs.
For a complete list of available tables with sample images, see the table catalog.

Structured Table

This is an example of how to create a structured pivot table suitable for inclusion in academic presentations.

Important:
The report_table function requires a data list—not a data frame.

This list structure matches the format of sl4.plot.data or har.plot.data, without delisting individual elements.
This differs from the plotting functions, which use a data frame as input.
Multiple tables can be generated in a single setup using a data list.
For example, you can generate report tables for all data frames within sl4.plot.data in one code block.

report_table(
  data_list = sl4.plot.data,
  pivot_col = list(REG = "Variable",
                   'COMM*REG' = "Commodity"),
  group_by =  list(
    REG = c("Experiment", "Region"),
    'COMM*REG' = c("Experiment", "Region")),
  rename_cols = list("Experiment" = "Scenario"),

  total_column = FALSE,
  decimal = 4,
  subtotal_level = FALSE,
  repeat_label = FALSE,
  include_units = TRUE,

  var_name_by_description = TRUE,
  add_var_info = TRUE,
  add_group_line = FALSE,
  
  separate_sheet_by = "Unit",
  export_table = FALSE,
  output_path = NULL,
  separate_file = FALSE,
  workbook_name = "Comparison Table"
)

💡 Tip

var_name_by_description replaces variable names with their full descriptions to enhance clarity and give the output a more academic appearance.

Decomposition Table

The same report_table function can be used to generate decomposition tables, including a total column, as shown in the example below:

report_table(
  data_list = har.plot.data,
  pivot_col = list(A = "COLUMN", 
                   E1 = "PRICES"),
  group_by = list(
    A = list("Experiment", "Region"), 
    E1 = list("Experiment", "Commodity", "PRICES")
  ),
  rename_cols = list("Experiment" = "Scenario"),
  
  total_column = TRUE,
  decimal = 6,
  subtotal_level = FALSE,
  repeat_label = FALSE,
  include_units = TRUE,

  var_name_by_description = FALSE,
  add_var_info = FALSE,
  add_group_line = FALSE,

  separate_sheet_by = "Region",
  export_table = FALSE,
  output_path = NULL,
  separate_file = FALSE,
  workbook_name = "Decomposition Table"
)

Interactive Pivot Tables

Unlike static tables generated by report_table(), pivot tables remain fully interactive in the Excel output. However, they work with a single data frame at a time (just like the plotting functions).

This function offers:

Comprehensive Filtering
Add multiple filtering dimensions to enhance flexibility and enable users to explore the data from different perspectives.
Retention of Raw Data
The raw dataset is included in the Excel file, allowing downstream users—especially in Excel—to reconstruct or customize pivot tables as needed.
User-Oriented Design
Ideal for sharing with non-R users, the output is organized for intuitive exploration and ease of use.

pivot_table_with_filter(
  data = sl4.plot.data[["COMM*REG"]],
  filter = c("Variable", "Unit"),    # Allow filtering by variable type and unit
  rows = c("Region", "Commodity"),      # Regions and sectors as row fields
  cols = c("Experiment"),            # Experiments as column fields
  data_fields = "Value",             # Values to be aggregated
  raw_sheet_name = "Raw_Data",       # Sheet name for raw data
  pivot_sheet_name = "Sector_Pivot", # Sheet name for pivot table
  export_table = FALSE,
  output_path = NULL,
  workbook_name = "Sectoral_Impact_Analysis.xlsx"
)

Sample Data

Sample data used in this vignette is obtained from the GTAPv7 model and utilizes data from the GTAP 11 database. For more details, refer to the GTAP Database Archive.

Pattawee Puangchit

2025-10-20

Structured Table

Decomposition Table

Interactive Pivot Tables

Sample Data