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Hi,
Trying to create a lookup value in live data (cube) and create a new reference column/dax function with text values.
e.g. if 'Red' then 'Danger'
However, when I am trying to select the text column name, it will not, I can only select the numeric column types.
Also, I am not able to use string functions such as 'Evaluate', 'Contains string' etc. Substitue only works with a measure value
The Cube is locked, so I am unable to create my own internal tables, or upload an excel file as a reference table.
Can someone please let me know how I might get this to work please?
Thanks
@dosania These might be limitations of using a Live connection, not sure there is much you can do.
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