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skasper
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8 years ago
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DAX syntax highlighting in Notepad++

Hi,   ever since my DAX statements got more advanced, I found the code window in Power BI Desktop too small and wanted to use Notepad++ for it. Alas, there is no pre-defined syntax highlighting for...
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  • skasper's avatar
    skasper
    8 years ago

    Thank you. I am glad you find it useful.

     

    I am currently working on auto-complete, but this seems a bit buggy.

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    skasper
    8 years ago

    Hi again,

     

    I updated the DAX.xml file for Notepad++. It now also offers AutoComplete.

    Just download it again and replace the old one.

    Make sure you use the latest version (2.05) by checking the comment inside the file.

    Let me know, if it works.

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    skasper
    8 years ago

    Updated the file (now version 3.01) to include

    • Parameters
    • Return Value
    • Description

    See the screenshots in the updated post for details.

    I did only preliminary testing, so if you find any issues, please let me know.

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skasper
Responsive Resident
7 years ago

Hi,

 

updated the file again with new functions (see change log on the web site).

 

Also, I did the same exercise for M (Power Query). You can find that here.

 

I hope they help you.

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    zenton
    Helper II
    7 years ago

    Hi I am getting a Failed to Import Error for the DAX.xml

     

    Thanks Rodney

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      skasper
      Responsive Resident
      7 years ago

      Hi Rodney,

       

      I fixed the import file (had forgotten to close a tag). It is working now as it should. Sorry for the inconvenicence. Please find the udpdated file online at the link provided in my post.

       

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        ctrip77
        Frequent Visitor
        7 years ago

        Hi, Im trying the DAX highlihting file, works perfect, but I cant make the autocomplete work, is there something to do to enable this functionality?

        thanks skasper !