Fin Reports - Ragged Hierarchies

Hi,
Is it possible to define the level 1 members of a certain parent value in the report? I have a ragged hierarchy and I need to get all level 1 members from the Cost of Sales member in the Accounts. Can't figure out how to do that.
Thanks in advance

Yes. This is possible in FR. Here are the steps:
1) Select your account in the FR report grid (presumably in the rows).
2) Press the Account button to get your member selection window.
3) Select the "Lists" tab. Select "Lev1, Account".
4) Select the "Functions" tab. Select "Descendants" and select your "Cost of Sales" member.
5) Press the "View" button (upper right corner). Select "Advanced".
5) Change your operator to "AND".
Now you should have "Lev1, Account" AND "Descendants of Cost of Sales" in your "Selected" window. Press "OK" and test.
Hope this helps,
- Jake

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