P3: Disconnected Slicers With DAX Variables And SELECTEDVALUES

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!

Upgrading Import Data Models to Power BI Service Or Direct Query

Video by: Reid Havens

In this video you'll learn how to take a completed Power BI Report Model that was created using the Import method, and convert / separate the report into two distinct files for the Data Model & Report.

The biggest benefit to doing this is saving substantial time from needing to completely reproduce your report from scratch, using the Power BI Service as the data connector.

P3: PBI Spotlight - Using Bookmark Buttons to Create Pop-Up Windows

Video & Article by: Reid Havens

Hello P3 Nation, welcome back to another exciting month of Power BI updates! This month’s release saw quite a few new updates and enhancements to the Power BI Universe. It’s like Christmas each month for us here at PowerPivotPro, where we get to open the latest updates article and see what the Microsoft Santa brought us this month. Data enthusiasts like us (and you!) can easily get swept up in all the bells and whistles features each month.

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P3: Using SELECTEDVALUES To Capture Power BI Slicer Selections

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.