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ArchStanton
Impactful Individual
Impactful Individual

Count Measure

Hi,

 

I have a basic measure that counts the number of PrimaryTopics there are in the database:

Primary Topic Count = 
DISTINCTCOUNT('Cases'[PrimaryTopic2])

 

I would like to count the numbers of Primary and Secondary Topics seperately when one or the other is in scope but I'm not sure how to do it?

ArchStanton_0-1758545797086.png

There shouldn't be any 1's in the Primary Topic column unless its a Primary Topic.

 

Can anyone help?

Thanks,

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SamWiseOwl
Super User
Super User

Hi @ArchStanton 

 

I am assuming the bold rows are the primary topics:

Create a new measure:
Count Secondary = 
IF(
    isinscope('Cases'[SecondaryTopic]) --Returns true for Admin but false for Auto enrolement

    ,DISTINCTCOUNT('Cases'[SecondaryTopic])

)

 

For the primary its a little harder as IsInscope would return TRUE on the row of Auto and Admin since Admin is nested into Auto.

Count Secondary = 
IF(
    Not(isinscope('Cases'[SecondaryTopic])) && isinscope('Cases'[PrimaryTopic2])  

--Must return FALSE on Admin  AND return TRUE on Auto (excludes row and grand total)

    ,DISTINCTCOUNT('Cases'[PrimaryTopic2])

)


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v-sdhruv
Community Support
Community Support

Hi @ArchStanton ,

I hope the information provided above assists you in resolving the issue. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please let us know so that we can assist you better.

Thank You @SamWiseOwl  for your prompt response to the query.

SamWiseOwl
Super User
Super User

Hi @ArchStanton 

 

I am assuming the bold rows are the primary topics:

Create a new measure:
Count Secondary = 
IF(
    isinscope('Cases'[SecondaryTopic]) --Returns true for Admin but false for Auto enrolement

    ,DISTINCTCOUNT('Cases'[SecondaryTopic])

)

 

For the primary its a little harder as IsInscope would return TRUE on the row of Auto and Admin since Admin is nested into Auto.

Count Secondary = 
IF(
    Not(isinscope('Cases'[SecondaryTopic])) && isinscope('Cases'[PrimaryTopic2])  

--Must return FALSE on Admin  AND return TRUE on Auto (excludes row and grand total)

    ,DISTINCTCOUNT('Cases'[PrimaryTopic2])

)


If you are happy with this answer please mark as a solution for others to find !

Kudos are always appreciated! Check out our free Power BI video courses.

Thank you for this, much appreciated!

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