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Anonymous
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Custom Column Issue

Hi there,

 

I am trying to esentially create a custom column to create specific Studios off of a Brand field in my underlying excel data.

What is the best way to add my custom studio listing? I've attached an example of what this looks like in Excel but I would love to have this created in Power BI.

 

Esentially, I would add the custom Studio column as a slicer in my dashboard.

 

Thanks!

 

 

SharedScreenshot Studio.jpgSharedScreenshot Studio 2.jpg

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amitchandak
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@Anonymous , one way, is to load it from excel and merge the data

https://radacad.com/append-vs-merge-in-power-bi-and-power-query

 

Enter Data and append data

 

or write a formula using Switch

refer video: Switch-Case statement of #PowerBI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gelJWktlR80&list=PLPaNVDMhUXGaaqV92SBD5X2hk3TMNlHhb&index=56

 

Switch(true(),

[brand] in {"DTR CAR", "DTR Frozen"}, "Disney",

// add other

//else

)

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Anonymous
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Hi @Anonymous 

I want to know how do you import the data ? If you import data from excel file ,you can add the Studio column in your excel then import to desktop .Then choose the Studio field as a slicer to filter data .

If you import the data by Enter Date in desktop , you can directly enter the value in the Studio column or modify it in the source settings in Query Editor . Instead of adding Custom Column . Then choose the Studio field as a slicer to filter data .

So what kind of effect do you want to achieve through Custom Column, can you describe it clearly?

Ailsa-msft_0-1619692061972.png

If you want to know more info about the function of Custom Column , you can refer to this link :

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/create-reports/desktop-add-custom-column

 

Best Regards

Community Support Team _ Ailsa Tao

 

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

amitchandak
Super User
Super User

@Anonymous , one way, is to load it from excel and merge the data

https://radacad.com/append-vs-merge-in-power-bi-and-power-query

 

Enter Data and append data

 

or write a formula using Switch

refer video: Switch-Case statement of #PowerBI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gelJWktlR80&list=PLPaNVDMhUXGaaqV92SBD5X2hk3TMNlHhb&index=56

 

Switch(true(),

[brand] in {"DTR CAR", "DTR Frozen"}, "Disney",

// add other

//else

)

Share with Power BI Enthusiasts: Full Power BI Video (20 Hours) YouTube
Microsoft Fabric Series 60+ Videos YouTube
Microsoft Fabric Hindi End to End YouTube

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