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Visual calculations are useful for performing calculations specific to a visual. Conditional formatting is a great example of this concept. In this article, we show how to easily implement conditional formatting through visual calculations. Read more
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This article describes an Accounts Receivable Aging report in Power BI, and shows how to simplify a business problem using existing modeling patterns. Read more
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This article is about how rules like “avoid pie charts” can be useful for beginners, but also unhelpful in real-world scenarios with more nuance. Instead of learning rules about “how”, try to understand the “why”. Read more
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This article describes the differences between the ALL and CROSSFILTERED functions in DAX. Read more
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This article describes how to optimize inventory calculations in DAX by using snapshots to avoid the computational cost of a complete running total. Read more
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This article is about how you can save time when building and maintaining Power BI reports by using strategies to re-use visual formatting. Read more
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This article explores the implications of having blank values in date columns and provides the best practices for managing them in DAX calculations and Power BI reports. Read more
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This article describes the use of visual calculations for a scenario where they may be particularly relevant: computing open orders at the end of a time period. Read more
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This article describes why week-based calendars (like 4-4-5) are important for specific industries and how to use them effectively in Power BI. Read more
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SQLBI+ is our new subscription service for advanced content that supports professional model authors who create semantic models for Power BI and Analysis Services. Read more