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iMcE
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Understanding syntax...LASTDATE(table1[table2.dateColumn])

Hi all, newbie learning...
I've been trying to use the reference docs. to fully understand the syntax of the table1[table2.datecolumn], used in a CALCULATE filter, but cannot find any reference to this syntax - it is always 'table1'[columnName] in the ref docs...

I can see what it does but not why it does it which makes me nervous...

 

Any pointers would be much appreciated.

 

Thanks

Iain.

 

 

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Anonymous
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for better understanding

read this article

https://www.sqlbi.com/daxpuzzle/last-date/

 

Thanks

Pravin

 

if it resolves your problem mark it as a solution and give kudos.

@Anonymous , thnaks for that, good info but not an answer to the question regarding syntax of table1[table2.column]

 

thanks

Iain.

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