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Using Variables within DAX

Every so often you find a hidden gem, something so valuable, just hiding there in plain sight.  Recently, I found out that I LOVE the using Variables with in a DAX expression.  Ok, brief introduction, I was […]

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SUM & SUMX Tutorial – Curbal

Learn how to use SUM() and SUMX() with this great video from Curbal. As you become more familiar with PowerBI you will increase your understanding of DAX (Database Analysis Expressions). Microsoft has an extensive list […]

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Dynamic Filters in PowerBI

This video talks about how to create custom links that apply report level filters.  This is super cool and provides a ton of wide flexibility when building drill down reports.  In this example Patrick talks to […]

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Get Your OData Here

For those of you who are following my tutorials, you are most likely to understand that each tutorial comes with it’s own data source.  This has been intentional so we can both walk through the […]

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Improved Matrix Headers

Power BI has been an continually evolving tool over the last year.  The Matrix visual is powerful and mimics much of the functionality of a Pivot Table within Excel.  I will admit, the Matrix visual […]

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Santa Loves Power BI and R

This past week I was talking with the big guy up north, jolly old fella, and the discussion came up about his toy production levels.  Santa was complaining about how hard it was to measure […]