topic Re: Execute syntax formatted as string in DAX Commands and Tips

Execute syntax formatted as string

REWINDER — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 23:03:08 GMT

Hi,

I have been looking for a solution to execute syntax saved in a table, formatted as string.

For example:
I have a table with expressions in a column ('Table'[Expression]) where a string value is:

Sum('table'[Column])

I would like to call on-, and execute this expression in a measure, for example:

Selectedvalue('table'[Expression])

Naturally it returns the string: Sum('Table'[Column])

How do I get it to execute this?

Your help is much appreciated!

Re: Execute syntax formatted as string

v-zhangti — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 05:42:15 GMT

Hi, REWINDER

Can you provide sample data for testing? Sensitive information can be removed in advance. What kind of expected results do you expect? You can also show it with pictures or Excel. I look forward to your response.

Best Regards,

Community Support Team _Charlotte

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Re: Execute syntax formatted as string

REWINDER — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:51:30 GMT

Hi v-zhangti,

Thank you for your reply,
I am not sure what is the easiest way to share data, therefor I have put together two tables and the measure example.

Expected outcome: Should the measure in the table return 150000litres for a given filtered FY, this is what I hope tyo achieve with a measure referencing the expression in the MetaData table.

Something like:

Selectedvalue('table'[Expression])

Metadata measure table

MeasureName	Expression
#LitresFuel	Sum('Fueltransaction'[Litres])

Table Fueltransaction

Transaction	Litres
FY23	150000

I hope this helps,

Re: Execute syntax formatted as string

Rewinder_R — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 01:32:41 GMT

v-zhangti :
Please see here a download link to a PBIX file containing all necessary tables and measures for reference.
https://we.tl/t-Asm9f9fc7M

I would be really greatful for any input, or hint in the right direction.

Regards,