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hctrgrc
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Using a slicer to show a specific column in matrix visual

Hello, I'm new to Power BI and I've recently come across a scenario where I have two sales columns, each one is a different currency. I would like to have a matrix visual and a slicer on top where you can choose which currency to show. This would show in the matrix the correct income column. 

I have [Ventas_MXP] and [Ventas_USD]. These are my sales columns for USD and MXP (Mexican peso). 

 

hctrgrc_0-1714519652883.png

I would like to select USD in the Currency slicer and filter from the matrix that sales column. 

 

I was thinking of creating a new column and maybe using the Dax function "SELECTEDVALUE"? I'm not sure if this is the best way to do so. 

 

Appreciate the help!

 

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Anonymous
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Hi @hctrgrc ,

You have the right idea!

The Table data is shown below:

vzhouwenmsft_0-1714530177226.png

Please follow these steps:

1. Use the following DAX expression to create a measure

Sales = 
 VAR _a = SELECTEDVALUE('Table 2'[Currency])
 VAR _b = IF(_a = "USD",SUM('Table'[Sales for USD]),SUM('Table'[Sales for MXP]))
 RETURN _b

2.Final output

vzhouwenmsft_1-1714530294446.png

vzhouwenmsft_2-1714530312242.png

vzhouwenmsft_3-1714530326456.png


Best Regards,
Wenbin Zhou
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

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hctrgrc
Frequent Visitor

Thank you very much! It worked just as you showed!

Anonymous
Not applicable

Hi @hctrgrc ,

You have the right idea!

The Table data is shown below:

vzhouwenmsft_0-1714530177226.png

Please follow these steps:

1. Use the following DAX expression to create a measure

Sales = 
 VAR _a = SELECTEDVALUE('Table 2'[Currency])
 VAR _b = IF(_a = "USD",SUM('Table'[Sales for USD]),SUM('Table'[Sales for MXP]))
 RETURN _b

2.Final output

vzhouwenmsft_1-1714530294446.png

vzhouwenmsft_2-1714530312242.png

vzhouwenmsft_3-1714530326456.png


Best Regards,
Wenbin Zhou
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

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