Articles of 2024
Comparing cumulative values for events in different periods
This article describes how to compare time series that occur in different periods by standardizing the timelines to days since a specific event. Read more
Using scatterplots to find details in reports
This article describes how you can use a scatterplot visual to make more effective Power BI reports. Read more
Using EXPAND and COLLAPSE in visual calculations
This article provides examples of visual calculations where the use of EXPAND and COLLAPSE is required to obtain the correct result. Read more
Introducing EXPAND and COLLAPSE for visual calculations in Power BI
This article introduces the two basic visual context navigation functions: EXPAND and COLLAPSE. Read more
Introducing VISUAL SHAPE for visual calculations in Power BI
This article introduces the VISUAL SHAPE clause, which defines a hierarchical structure for a table used in visual calculations. Read more
Revolutionizing Power BI: Introducing the Ultimate Formula Language
Exciting news has just landed in the Power BI universe, and it’s set to transform the way we write formulas forever! Read more
Improving data labels with format strings
This article describes the different approaches to format your DAX measures in Power BI semantic models using format custom and dynamic format strings. Read more
DAX limitations with inactive relationships and row-level security (RLS)
When you apply row-level security to a semantic model, there are limitations in using the USERELATIONSHIP function. This article shows the issues, provides a workaround, and its restrictions. Read more
Optimizing time intelligence in DirectQuery
This article describes how to optimize time intelligence calculations with DirectQuery over SQL in Power BI by avoiding time intelligence DAX functions. Read more
Differences between DATEADD and PARALLELPERIOD in DAX
This article describes the difference between the results of DATEADD and PARALLELPERIOD in DAX. These differences also impact many other time intelligence functions that are syntax sugar of these two. Read more