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Hi - I am new to Power BI and have a complex problem that I am struggling with. I want a timeline graph (cost%revenue) but the denominator (revenue column) keeps on shifting based on date. Adding to the complexity of the problem is that there are 2 datasets and both of them have dates. I want to plot the dates even if there is no data in that date (i tried selecting show even if there is no data but thats not working either). Also, there can be additional conditions (filters, slicers, etc) which I have not shown in the sample data for now. I have shown what I have been able to achieve, but any help on what I want to achieve will be really great.
Link to excel file:
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AkqgETP2KnGI8Uw3J1eqi-nllZxs?e=icyZtt
I also have pasted the PowerBI file in the same link, but can ignore the file. Thanks in advance for your help!
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@ITactuary Maybe something like Open Tickets?
Take a look at these two Quick Measures as I think you want something like them.
https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Quick-Measures-Gallery/Open-Tickets/m-p/409364
https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Quick-Measures-Gallery/Periodic-Billing/m-p/409365
Sorry, having trouble following, can you post sample data as text and expected output?
Not really enough information to go on, please first check if your issue is a common issue listed here: https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Community-Blog/Before-You-Post-Read-This/ba-p/1116882
Also, please see this post regarding How to Get Your Question Answered Quickly: https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Community-Blog/How-to-Get-Your-Question-Answered-Quickly/ba-p/38490
The most important parts are:
1. Sample data as text, use the table tool in the editing bar
2. Expected output from sample data
3. Explanation in words of how to get from 1. to 2.
@ITactuary Maybe something like Open Tickets?
Take a look at these two Quick Measures as I think you want something like them.
https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Quick-Measures-Gallery/Open-Tickets/m-p/409364
https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Quick-Measures-Gallery/Periodic-Billing/m-p/409365
Sorry, having trouble following, can you post sample data as text and expected output?
Not really enough information to go on, please first check if your issue is a common issue listed here: https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Community-Blog/Before-You-Post-Read-This/ba-p/1116882
Also, please see this post regarding How to Get Your Question Answered Quickly: https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Community-Blog/How-to-Get-Your-Question-Answered-Quickly/ba-p/38490
The most important parts are:
1. Sample data as text, use the table tool in the editing bar
2. Expected output from sample data
3. Explanation in words of how to get from 1. to 2.
Hi @Greg_Deckler thanks for pointing me to Generate function. This is similar to what I need - I should be able to tweak this function to my desired solution. Thanks a lot for your help!
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