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Context transition is one of the most obscure topics for DAX newbies. In this article we introduce context transition, its effects, and how to leverage it rather than be scared of it. Read more
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Understanding the difference between row context and filter context is the first and most important concept to learn to use DAX correctly. This article introduces the row context, and is part of a series of articles about evaluation contexts in… Read more
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In this article we show various techniques to force a measure to return zero instead of blank, in order to highlight combinations of attributes with no data. Read more
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Understanding the difference between a row context and a filter context is the first and most important concept to learn to use DAX correctly. This article introduces the filter context. Read more
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Using ALLSELECTED with no arguments in a remote model later used in a composite model might produce unexpected results. In this article we examine the topic and provide the reasons why ALLSELECTED requires special attention. Read more
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This article introduces the syntax to describe in a textual form the DAX expressions and additional properties of calculation groups. Read more
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This article describes the IN operator in DAX, which simplifies logical conditions checking whether a certain value belongs to a list of values. Read more
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When used in a composite model, calculation groups show a very unique behavior that a good DAX developer must understand well to build sound models. In this article we describe how composite models and calculation groups work together. Read more
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In composite models, any query can be executed on the remote model (wholesale execution) or by mixing local and remote engines together (retail execution). This article describes the differences between the wholesale and retail modes, along with examples. Read more
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Having read this question on the mdsn blogs, I investigated on the KEEPFILTERS function and, after having learned it, it is now time to write about it. Moreover, before start to write about it, I need to thank the dev team… Read more