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GellaiTamas
Helper I
8 years ago
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SEARCH + What-if + multiple tables

Hi,   Here is the situation: I'd like to create a measure which is based on: - what country the user chooses (dropdown) - what vehicle type is chosen (dropdown) - how many vehicles are we talki...
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  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    8 years ago

    GellaiTamas,

    Create the following column in Vehicle_cost table.

    CheckTrailer = IF(ISERROR(SEARCH("Trailer",Vehicle_costs[Vehicle])),0,1)

    Then create the following measures in Vehicle_cost table.

    Measure = MAX(Uniform1[Annual])
    Uniform Cost = IF(MAX(Vehicle_costs[CheckTrailer])=1,0,[Measure]*[# of vehicle Value])

    Regards,
    Lydia

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Anonymous
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8 years ago

GellaiTamas,

Right click your table, choose "New Column" and apply the DAX.

Regards,
Lydia

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GellaiTamas
Helper I
8 years ago

Anonymous

 

Hi Lydia,

 

Unfortunately I get the same error message when applying the DAX for a new column.

 

Thanks,

Tamas

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    Not applicable
    8 years ago

    GellaiTamas,

    Create the following column in Vehicle_cost table.

    CheckTrailer = IF(ISERROR(SEARCH("Trailer",Vehicle_costs[Vehicle])),0,1)

    Then create the following measures in Vehicle_cost table.

    Measure = MAX(Uniform1[Annual])
    Uniform Cost = IF(MAX(Vehicle_costs[CheckTrailer])=1,0,[Measure]*[# of vehicle Value])

    Regards,
    Lydia

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    GellaiTamas
    Helper I
    8 years ago

    Anonymous

     

    It works. Thanks a million, Lydia!