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Evaluate Calcuation(formula)

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Jefe on 10 Aug 2017 02:47:58

When I get errors telling me the DAX operation doesn't work, it would be super helpful to have an evaluate ability, like the "Evaluate Formula" in MS Excel.

That way I can at least see at which stage(of a complicated DAX function) it went wrong.

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Nick Kotsyuruba on 05 Jul 2020 23:50:41

RE: Evaluate Calcuation(formula)

Great idea! Very need!

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Power BI User on 05 Jul 2020 23:39:02

RE: Evaluate Calcuation(formula)

This would be such a life saver for newbs like me. On a related side note, the error explanations are starting to get more specific, which I appreciate. Please continue improving that! :)

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Eric S on 05 Jul 2020 23:26:23

RE: Evaluate Calcuation(formula)

Completely agree! As an Excel trainer, I am seeing more and more of an interest in and need for DAX, but I find that many users struggle to transition from Excel functions to DAX because there is no insight into what is happening "behind the curtain". This would REALLY improve the learning curve and also make Power BI far more accessible for users who are in the process of learning DAX.