Extract Measures and other Metadata from Power BI Semantic Models Using DAX

In 2022, I wrote a popular post about how you can export your DAX measures using DAX Studio, along with other valuable Metadata from Power BI Semantic Models. This is great way to get metadata about your model and allows you to export and store it in e.g. excel format. In December 2023, Power BI … Read more

Using variables in DAX

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Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) is a powerful language used in Power BI to create complex calculations and data analysis. One of the key features of DAX is the ability to use variables, which can significantly enhance the efficiency and readability of your code. This article explores the benefits of using variables in DAX, provides examples, … Read more

Finding the Highest and Lowest Values Across Many Columns in Power BI using DAX

When working with data in Power BI, sometimes you need to find the highest (maximum) and lowest (minimum) values across several columns. This task is straightforward in programs like Excel where you can just use the MAX and MIN functions with multiple arguments like so: MAX(columnA, columnB, columnC). However, in Power BI, using DAX (Data … Read more

Level up your Power BI model using DAX Studio – Part 2

Welcome back to part two of how to level up your workflow and Power BI model using DAX Studio! I’m showing you my go to scenarios on when to use Power BI together with DAX Studio. In the first part of this post I started with an introduction to what DAX Studio is. I discussed … Read more

Level up your Power BI model using DAX Studio – Part 1

DAX Studio is a popular tool used by many Microsoft data professionals. It is commonly used as an advanced enterprise tool when working with tabular models. Are you new to DAX Studio or want to learn more about how to use it in combination with Power BI? Follow along while I show you my go … Read more