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LuizKoller
Resolver I
Resolver I

USERELATIONSHIP x CROSSFILTER

Hello!

 

When I use CROSSFILTER in inactive Relationship, do i still need use USERELATIONSHIP, or the CROSSFILTER activates the relation for that measure?

 

 

Didnt find how its works in Microsoft Docs

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FreemanZ
Super User
Super User

hi @LuizKoller ,

 

they are of different use.

CROSSFILTER only sets the cross-filtering direction of an active relationship, while USERELATIONSHIP activate a backup/secondary inactive relationship.

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Right. The only reason to use both would be if you want to crossfilter on an inactive relationship.

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FreemanZ
Super User
Super User

hi @LuizKoller ,

 

they are of different use.

CROSSFILTER only sets the cross-filtering direction of an active relationship, while USERELATIONSHIP activate a backup/secondary inactive relationship.

Right. The only reason to use both would be if you want to crossfilter on an inactive relationship.

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