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Transform date field
in the excel file that I import into power bi there is a date field in the month-year format
example
12019 (january 2019)
122019 (December 2019)
42020 (April 2020)
I have to transform this field into this format: day / month / year
Now I proceed like this
I take the last 4 digits and transform them into the year column
the other two digits proceed like this
if it is equal to 1, then it becomes 1/1 / and I add the year
if it equals 2, then it becomes 1/2 / + year
and so on.
Is there a faster and more effective way?
thank you.
AleFVG , You can create a date like this
date = date(right([col],4) , left([col], len([col])-4),1)
now you can convert to format from Column tools or format commnad
Text date = format([date], "DD/MM/YYYY")
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Appreciate your Kudos.
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AleFVG , You can create a date like this
date = date(right([col],4) , left([col], len([col])-4),1)
now you can convert to format from Column tools or format commnad
Text date = format([date], "DD/MM/YYYY")
Please provide your feedback comments and advice for new videos
Tutorial Series Dax Vs SQL Direct Query PBI Tips
Appreciate your Kudos.thanks for the support amitchandak !
I created a new column, and entered the formula you suggested.
Error displayed below:
Expression.Error: The name "date" was not recognized, please check orthography.
When I enter the formula, it confirms that there are no syntax errors.
Sorry amitchandak !
Your solution works!
I was trying to insert the formula into the data model, and it doesn't work!
I tried to insert it in the table and it works!many thanks.
