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lt79_Pax
Helper II
Helper II

Is leaf Inquiry

Dear Power BI Representative,
I am reviewing the DAX measure in chapter 11 figure 11-19 in the Definitive Guide to DAX and I do not understand what the PersonsAtParentLevel is trying to do at each personkey. 
I do not understand what Persons[ParentKey] = CurrentPersonKey means and how does it equate to 0?  You're insight on this measure would be greatly appreciated.
IsLeaf =
VAR CurrentPersonKey = Persons[PersonKey]
VAR PersonsAtParentLevel =
    CALCULATE (
        COUNTROWS ( Persons ),
        ALL ( Persons ),
        Persons[ParentKey] = CurrentPersonKey
    )
VAR Result = ( PersonsAtParentLevel = 0 )
RETURN
    Result

Thank you.

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amitchandak
Super User
Super User

@lt79_Pax , I am assuming this a column

 

This is value in a current row -Persons[PersonKey]

now you are counting does it exists as parent id

CALCULATE (
COUNTROWS ( Persons ),
ALL ( Persons ),
Persons[ParentKey] = CurrentPersonKey
)

 

Then you are checking if count = 0, which mean its does not exists as a parent , so it is a leaf node. 

 

 

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amitchandak
Super User
Super User

@lt79_Pax , I am assuming this a column

 

This is value in a current row -Persons[PersonKey]

now you are counting does it exists as parent id

CALCULATE (
COUNTROWS ( Persons ),
ALL ( Persons ),
Persons[ParentKey] = CurrentPersonKey
)

 

Then you are checking if count = 0, which mean its does not exists as a parent , so it is a leaf node. 

 

 

Please provide your feedback comments and advice for new videos
Tutorial Series Dax Vs SQL Direct Query PBI Tips
Appreciate your Kudos.

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

Thank you amitchandak.  You solved my problem.

 

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