Topic: Power Pivot
RANKX on multiple columns with DAX and Power BI
This article shows techniques to obtain a ranking based on more than one column. The ranking can be both static and dynamic. Read more
Computing the future value of an investment based on compound growth in DAX
This article describes how to write efficient DAX expressions that compute the compound interest of incremental investments made throughout the holding period, using the PRODUCTX function. Read more
Understanding eager vs. strict evaluation in DAX
This article describes the differences between eager evaluation and strict evaluation in DAX, empowering you to choose the best evaluation type for your data models. Read more
Optimizing conditions involving blank values in DAX
This article describes how blank values considered in a DAX conditional expression can affect its query plan and how to apply possible optimizations to improve performance in these cases. Read more
Comparing DAX calculated columns with Power Query computed columns
This article provides information to help choose between DAX and Power Query when a table needs to compute additional columns. Read more
Analyzing the performance of DISTINCTCOUNT in DAX
This article describes how to analyze the performance of a DAX measure based on a DISTINCTCOUNT calculation and how to evaluate possible optimizations. Read more
The Definitive Guide to DAX second edition now available worldwide
The second edition of The Definitive Guide to DAX is now available worldwide! This blog post explains why we felt the need to rewrite the book and describes what happens behind the scenes when producing a book. Read more
Semi-Additive Measures in DAX
Values such as inventory and account balance, usually calculated from a snapshot table, require the use of semi-additive measures. This article describes how to implement these calculations in DAX according to your specific requirements. Read more
Understanding numeric data type conversions in DAX
This article describes how DAX automatically converts data types in arithmetic operations. These small details can cause and explain differences in results when using the same operations in other languages. Read more
Power Pivot Utilities 1.09
Bertrand d’Arbonneau added a new feature in the last version (v 1.09) of Power Pivot Utilities, which allows the visualization of Dependents and Precedents measures in the measure list created by the List Measures tool. How to use the new… Read more