Create a drop down to display numbers as thousands, millions, billions when connected to SSAC

[pbi_newie]

Hello,

Is there a way I am able to creat a drop down to display my numbers in a matrix as either thousands, millions or billions? 

I am connected to a mini cube via SSAC so there are numerous restrictions with it being a live connection including inserting a table.

Dynamic formatting is not fit for purpose for my use case.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Hi @pbi_newie,

Thanks @Deku for Addressing the issue.

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[Anonymous]

Hi @pbi_newie,

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[pbi_newie]

Hi,

Thanks for following up.

I don't beleive a solution is available for this as per Deku's comment.

Let me know if i have misinterpreted this.

Thanks

[Anonymous]

Hi @pbi_newie,

Since you're connected to a SQL Server Analysis Services Cube (SSAS/SSAC) using Live Connection, and dynamic formatting or creating new tables/measures isn't possible, the workaround is limited to what can be done via DAX.

Regards,

Vinay Pabbu

[pbi_newie]

Thanks @Anonymous 

Let me know if you are aware of a way to acheive this using DAX.

[Anonymous]

Hi @pbi_newie,

There is no way to create a true dropdown-driven scaling mechanism using only DAX within Power BI.
you cannot achieve this entirely from Power BI via DAX with a Live connection to SSAS and without modifying the cube.

Regards,

Vinay Pabbu

[Anonymous]

Hi @pbi_newie,

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[Deku]

Since you are live connected (and can't use composite model?) you will not be able to add a table, field parameters or calc group, so will not be able to populate a drop down

[Deku]

Do you mean you have access to a perspective on a SSAS tabular model. Is the model in fabric/Power BI service?

[pbi_newie]

@Deku so i connect to the mini cube by selecting Get data and then SQL Server Analysis Services database  by entering the link and selecting Connect live.

The model isn't in fabric / Power BI service