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LoredanaC
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4 years ago
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Hi,   How can I calculate the value=quantite*price. If the value from a column from this table named A>0, then my calculate value=quantite*price, else if value from A column from my table<0, then c...
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    Anonymous
    4 years ago

    Hi LoredanaC 

    You can create a calculated column like this :

    value = SWITCH(TRUE(),'Table'[A]>0,'Table'[price]*'Table'[quantite],'Table'[A]<0,'Table'[price]*'Table'[quantite]*-1)

    The final result is shown as below .

    I have attached my pbix file , you can refer to it .

     

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tackytechtom
Most Valuable Professional
4 years ago

Hi LoredanaC ,

 

You could use the ABS function or create an IF clause or turn all negative values of your columns into positive numbers in Power Query (choose absolute value).

 

Here a similar thread:

How to convert negative numbers into positive numb... - Microsoft Power BI Community

 

Let me know if this solve your issue. Otherwise I am more than happy to assist you further 🙂

 

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