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wokka
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Calculating sum from powerbi model

Hello,

 

I have created a simple 2 column table on my powerbi desktop using "Table" in the visualizations.

 

I dragged in a measure column [ sale_date ] and a dimension column [numer_of_widgets].

The dimension column I just want to get the sum of the whole column.

 

I cant use powerquery due to security reasons, so all I have is powerbi desktop and I want to hopefully create a measure using DAX so I can take the sum of [numer_of_widgets] column and make it available via a measure, so I can graph the answer.

 

I could use a calculated column but dont know how to get the sum of a calculated column and make it available like a measure so it can be graphed.

 

When I try to do a   =sum(<table.[column])   I cant seem to get it to work.

 

I'm strugging to understand whats wrong as Ive been given this task, but not a lot of training.

 

Any help would be really appreciated. Thank you.

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Hi @wokka,

 

We hope your issue has been resolved. If so, please "Accept as Solution" and give 'Kudos' so that community members can find it easily.

 

Please continue using the Microsoft community forum.

 

Regards,
Pavan.

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v-pbandela-msft
Community Support
Community Support

Hi @wokka,

Thank you for reaching out in Microsoft Community Forum.

Thank you @Ritaf1983  for the helpful response.

As suggested by Ritaf1983 , Please provide some sample data, clearly explain the question you're trying to ask, and specify what outcome you expect.

Please continue using Microsoft community forum

Regards,
Pavan.

Ritaf1983
Super User
Super User

Hi @wokka 

Please provide sample data that covers your issue or question completely, in a usable format (not as a screenshot).
https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Community-Blog/How-to-provide-sample-data-in-the-Power-BI-Forum/ba-...
Please show the expected outcome based on the sample data you provided.

https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Desktop/How-to-Get-Your-Question-Answered-Quickly/m-p/1447523

Regards,
Rita Fainshtein | Microsoft MVP
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-fainshtein/
Blog : https://www.madeiradata.com/profile/ritaf/profile

HI

 

I seem to have fixed it. Thank you.

Hi @wokka,

 

We hope your issue has been resolved. If so, please "Accept as Solution" and give 'Kudos' so that community members can find it easily.

 

Please continue using the Microsoft community forum.

 

Regards,
Pavan.

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