SQLBI Newsletter #328

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NEW ARTICLE

This article describes how to use AI to identify relevant test cases in a semantic model and create repeatable DAX tests for a measure.
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COMICS

AI BI Blunders

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CLASSROOM COURSES IN 2026

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We are only offering five Mastering DAX classroom courses until the end of 2026, so make sure to get your seat:

North America & United Kingdom

Europe

We continue to update our in-person training with the latest news, new exercises, and you will get full access to the video course as soon as your seat is confirmed!

#328 · Aug 2026

LEARNING

Course calendar

DATA MODELING - 3 DAYS

Mastering DAX - 3 DAYS

	Oct 12-14 - Warsaw
	Oct 27-29 - Lugano
	Nov 9-11 - Atlanta
	Nov 24-26 - London
	Dec 1-3 - Amsterdam

video courses

	Introducing DAX
	Mastering DAX
	Optimizing DAX
	Intro to Data Modeling
	Data Modeling for Power BI
	Mastering Tabular
	DAX Tools Video Course
	DAX Patterns
	Power BI Dashboard Design

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BI-WEEKLY NEWS DIGEST

Latest news

	• DAX Studio 3.6.0 This new release offers several updates and new features, among which the Delta Analyzer for OneLake. Support for Fabric features is growing. Aug 23, 2026 · Darren Gosbell
	• Power BI August 2026 updates Calculated columns for Direct Lake are now in preview. No real news; the user-context-aware calculated column we described a few months ago is now available in Direct Lake. There are many other small improvements, but in the weeks before Fabcon Europe, you cannot really expect any big news. Aug 20, 2026 · Microsoft
	• Displaying the output of Detail Rows expressions in Power BI reports using the Paginated Report visual Power BI doesn't support the DETAILROWS function in its native drill-through feature, but the paginated report visual comes to the rescue and gives you exactly what you want! Aug 16, 2026 · Chris Webb
	• Five ways to get data from semantic models in Excel Yes, if you count Excel Copilot, you have five ways to move data from your semantic model to Excel. You probably don't remember the other four, so here is a recap! Aug 9, 2026 · Teo Lachev
	• SQLBI Whiteboard 1.0 A free, open-source, native Windows 11 whiteboard for teaching DAX, SQL, and data modeling: pressure-aware pen and touch, live capture of a running application window, syntax-highlighted DAX and SQL containers with one-key formatting. Available now on the Microsoft Store or at whiteboard.sqlbi.com Aug 25, 2026 · SQLBI

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