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Marcin
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Matrix visual performance

Hi,

 

I have a question if you are familiar with a problem with performance of report containing matrix visual when there subtotals enabled ?

 

The got big decrease of performance while using drill down option and subtotals enabled, when I disable subtotals it works fine. 

 

 

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So far only solution I found is to remove subtotals , then the matrix works much faster and add another visual for totals. 

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v-lili6-msft
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hi, @Marcin

subtotals in matrix will recalculate from the whole list for each column and each row by measure. So it will affect performance of visual.

Major optimization methods:

Use import instead of DirectQuery

optimization the dax formula

 

Best Regards,

Lin

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

Hi @v-lili6-msft,

 

I am using import mode, my matrix has 14 measures on values and 8 levels of hierachy. 

 

I checked with Dax Studio how long it takes to get to next level of hierachy and its like 1-2 sec with no subtotals, and 5-7 seconds with subtotals and getting depper with drilling the performance is deacrising. 

 

Any suggestions ? 

 

Marcin 

 

 

So far only solution I found is to remove subtotals , then the matrix works much faster and add another visual for totals. 

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