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Mike5049
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Index List using direct query SQL Database

Hi All,

I'm trying to generate an index for all the rows in my data set in an effort to display a running total where the date has been subdivided into day and nightshift. I assume because I have subdivided the days the existing running totals aren't calculating correctly and I can't think of how else to calculate the running total unless I have an index column to refer too? 

 

Problem is that I am using an SQL Database with direct query - so I can't use power query to generate an index column.

Any thoughts would help.

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Anonymous
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Hi @Mike5049 ,

 

I made simple samples and you can check the results below:

vtianyichmsft_0-1705647914108.png

Rank = var _t = ADDCOLUMNS('Table',"Rank",RANKX(ALL('Table'),[Total],[Total],DESC,Dense))
RETURN MAXX(_t,[Rank])

 

An attachment for your reference. Hope it helps!

 

Best regards,
Community Support Team_ Scott Chang

 

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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Anonymous
Not applicable

Hi @Mike5049 ,

 

I made simple samples and you can check the results below:

vtianyichmsft_0-1705647914108.png

Rank = var _t = ADDCOLUMNS('Table',"Rank",RANKX(ALL('Table'),[Total],[Total],DESC,Dense))
RETURN MAXX(_t,[Rank])

 

An attachment for your reference. Hope it helps!

 

Best regards,
Community Support Team_ Scott Chang

 

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

lbendlin
Super User
Super User

Change the date format from 4/12/23, Day to 2023-04-12, Day  .  Then you can sort it alphabetically.

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