Topic: DAX
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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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One of the first concepts to learn in DAX is the difference between calculated columns and measures. This article shortly recaps the differences and describes when to use each one. Read more
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CALCULATE is the most powerful and complex function in DAX. In this article, we provide an introduction to CALCULATE, its behavior, and how to use it. 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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This article describes how to customize the drillthrough experience in Excel PivotTables connected to Power BI datasets or Analysis Services databases. 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 describes how to return BLANK instead of zero in a DAX measure. Using this technique, you can remove rows in a Power BI matrix visual where the result of a measure is zero. Read more
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This article describes the small differences between INT and CONVERT in DAX that may end up returning different results in arithmetic expressions. 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