Dynamically change query with button

[jomikk]

Hi, I am querying to a SSAS database with MDX query. I was wondering if it is possible to add a +/- button to change the query dynamically in the report? So if I press -1 then it changes the query with -1 (I use integer datevalue) so that I get yesterdays report.

[Anonymous]

@jomikk,

When you connect to SSAS database using “Import” mode in Power BI Desktop, it is possible to change your query dynamically. You can pass parameter to the MDX source query as described in the following similar threads. Then you are able to enter parameter values and click invoke button to generate expected table.

https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Desktop/Passing-parameters-to-MDX-source-queries/m-p/98738
https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Desktop/Declare-parameters-for-SQL-query-in-Power-BI/td-p/195620

However, if you connect to SSAS database using “Connect Live” mode, it is not possible to change query dynamically.

Regards,
Lydia

[jomikk]

Thanks! I am importing, not connecting live. The solutions linked seem like it is only possible to do it in the query editor? Can you add a button on the report page as well?

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

@jomikk,

You can add slicers in the report page and use slicers to filter your visuals to show yesterday data.  

Another option is to add parameter using "Manage Parameters" button in Query Editor , then you are able to enter parameter value by clicking  “Edit Queries” ->“Edit Parameters” as described in the following blogs.

http://biinsight.com/power-bi-desktop-query-parameters-part-1/
http://biinsight.com/power-bi-desktop-query-parameters-part2-dynamic-data-masking-and-query-paramete...

Regards,
Lydia

[Greg_Deckler]

Are you importing or live query?