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1 year ago
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view dax query behind visual

how to view dax query generated behind visual?, example , I want to know DAX query generated behind bar chart  also, can i see the DAX query generated behind measures or calculated column and calcul...
  • GrowthNatives's avatar
    1 year ago

    Hi powerbiexpert22 , 
    Unfortunately PowerBI can't directly show the DAX query for a visual in the UI, but you can capture it using DAX Studio.

    1. DAX Query behind visual 

    1. Connect DAX Studio to your Power BI Desktop file.

    2. Select the model → “All Queries.”

    3. Interact with the visual in Power BI.

    4. In DAX Studio: Server Timings → Start → Interact → Stop.

    5. DAX Studio shows the exact DAX query sent to VertiPaq.

    2. Measures

    • Measures are evaluated only in context; no standalone query exists.

    • You can:

      • View the measure formula in the editor.

      • Capture its DAX when used in a visual (via DAX Studio or Performance Analyzer).

    3. Calculated columns

    • Computed at refresh and stored in the model.

    • No runtime query exists; only the formula is visible.

    4. Calculated tables

    • Evaluated once at refresh and stored.

    • No dynamic query exists; only the table’s DAX formula is available.


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