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shihwenwu
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Dax Calculate without filter parameter

Hi all,

 

I created a calculate table hoping to make calculations based on buyer emails.

 

I got what I want using Calculate function with putting any filter parameter.

 

I check the result again by creating measure and they are all correct.

 

But what confusing me is that how does it work?

 

How does dax know that the result should be filter by buyer email when Calculate is applied?

 

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Thanks in advance.

 

 

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v-yulgu-msft
Microsoft Employee
Microsoft Employee

Hi @shihwenwu,

 

Maybe you could refer to this blog for detailed description about CALCULATE() function.

The Calculate Function in Power BI

 

Best regards,

Yuliana Gu

Community Support Team _ Yuliana Gu
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

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v-yulgu-msft
Microsoft Employee
Microsoft Employee

Hi @shihwenwu,

 

Maybe you could refer to this blog for detailed description about CALCULATE() function.

The Calculate Function in Power BI

 

Best regards,

Yuliana Gu

Community Support Team _ Yuliana Gu
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

Thank you Yuliana, I'll take a look of it Smiley Happy

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