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COIL-ibesmond
2 years agoHelper I
DAX FORMAT function Alternative - Switch Statement
I'm trying to build a switch statement, but I'm running into a formatting problem. I'm using FORMAT(ActualVsBudgetPerc, "Percent" ) but this turns my value into a string which I want to avoid bec...
- 2 years ago
Under such scenario, I usually create two measures, one that only returns numeric data types and other one with format applied for display purpose just like an Elephant, one set for display teeth and another real set for chewing. 😄
talespin
2 years agoSolution Sage
Under such scenario, I usually create two measures, one that only returns numeric data types and other one with format applied for display purpose just like an Elephant, one set for display teeth and another real set for chewing. 😄
- COIL-ibesmond2 years agoHelper I
Thanks for the response. I though about making duplicate measures, but it would add too many new measure to the report, which is already over 1 GB.
- talespin2 years agoSolution Sage
You're welcome. Duplicate measure are a clutter but measures do not add to size of report.