DAX functions

In this DAX functions and examples section, we propose DAX functions scripts examples to calculate different values in SSAS Cube in tabular mode or Power BI reports. DAX functions are also called DAX Formulas.

The DAX language is the base programming language for SQL Server Analysis Services in tabular mode, Power BI desktop or service and also in Excel PowerPivot.

The type of functions available, for example :
– Date and time functions
– Time-intelligence functions
– Filter functions

The available articles so far are:

Calculate last month value in DAX with Power BI

September 3, 2020

How to calculate the last month value in DAX for Power BI? Managers, Financial advisors and Business consultants use month comparisons extensively. To create these comparison measures, use the DAX time intelligence functions available in the DAX editor. Let’s use the PREVIOUS MONTH DAX function to address this. How to …

Calculate year-to-date value in DAX with Power BI

July 23, 2020

How to calculate a year-to-date value of the sales in DAX with Power BI? Also called YTD, it represents the total to date of a given measure. For example, to calculate the year-to-date sales total with a DAX formula, use the built-in function called TOTALYTD. From this example, easily copy …

Calculate last year value in DAX for Power BI

October 31, 2019

With Power BI, how to calculate the last year value in DAX? Simply use the two available DAX CALCULATE function combined with the PREVIOUS YEAR function. In financial dashboard and reports, use the previous year value for comparison and variance calculation with the current year. Indeed analyzing financial figures is often about time comparison and rolling forecasts. Financial forecast uses rolling months, quarters or years. How to calculate last year …