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Video by: Reid Havens
A common pain point when building data models is how to organize your DAX Measures.
Learn a great way to organize your DAX measures by creating a table to place them in using a semi-hidden feature in Power BI or Excel.
Video by: Reid Havens
Today’s topic covers how to apply Conditional Formatting using text in Power BI Desktop. Conditional Formatting recently got a feature update, that allows you to apply color formatting rules based on ANY DAX Measure. I recently encountered a business scenario that had me play around with this feature a bit, and I came up with a clever way to use this for a client. I’ve included below the embedded Power BI report, download link to the .pbix file, and links to other articles explaining the various features & design techniques I’ve applied in this report. Otherwise, enjoy the video!
Article by: Reid Havens
Today’s topic covers how to create a Disconnected Slicer using DAX Variables and SELECTEDVALUES. We’ve easily written a few dozen articles over the years on ways to use disconnected slicers, and here’s another one!
The great thing about DAX is that as it EVOLVES, writing measures and utilizing certain features becomes easier. That’s the goal of this video, it’s not re-inventing the wheel, just refining it. I’ve included below the original DAX Formula I used in the walkthrough. Otherwise, enjoy the video!
Article by: Reid Havens
Data Ambiguity…The Silent Report Killer
Hello P3 Nation, I’m excited to be back and writing a technical post again…it’s been too LONG! Today I want to talk to you about a real-world business problem and solution I encountered last year. I think it’s a scenario at least a few of you will relate to. I was working on a project for a client, and needed to create a Power BI report for them.
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Reid Havens’ early love affair with analytics has, over the past decade, turned into an evolution into data visualization and report design in Power BI.
Since then Reid has been writing articles and creating YouTube videos to share the word of BI, helping to inspire the next generation of Business Intelligence enthusiasts.
