iWork Numbers: how to copy only filtered values?

I do this using the following method:

1. Filter the original table so that the rows you want are left visible and those that you don't are hidden.
2. Select the whole table copy it (command + c).
3. Create a blank table.
4. Select the first cell (A1).
5. Paste (command + v)

This puts only the visible cells into the blank table, expanding columns and rows if necessary.