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Anonymous

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8 years ago

True / False seen as Text Column - DAX Help!!!!

In my dataset, I have added an additional column that ouputs True, False or (blank). Upon import, PBI sees it as text and I can't convert it to True/False in either Query Editor or in Data (left-rai...

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Anonymous

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8 years ago

Thanks for the feedback.

When I change the Data Type I receive this window:

And then I receive an error message that "We can't automatically cvonvert the column to True/False type.

Any thoughts.

Anonymous

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8 years ago

The columns have "Text" values of True, Flase (and blank).

tjd
Impactful Individual
8 years ago
I'd try converting them on input to 0/1 and null and then see if they will convert to logical after inputting.
- Anonymous
  Not applicable
  8 years ago
  tjd
  
  Not sure that is an ideal solution.
  
  Here's a little more context.
  
  This column is newly added. Like columns, from an earlier verision of the dataset, import as True/False - this one doesn't. When I re-import in a NEW .pbix file, it imports with the correct format.
  
  Not sure why I can't convert this one, or why a fresh "Get Data" works properly. Would prefer not to rebuild the dashboards if possible.
  - v-huizhn-msft
    Microsoft Employee
    8 years ago
    Hi Anonymous,
    
    This might be fixed if you go into the query editor and see what automatic transformations Power BI makes when you import them, please eliminate the step and and check if it works fine.
    
    If your data type can't be converted to True/False type, you can change your DAX as follows, it might work correctly.
    
    Column 2 = IF('KPI Dashboard AD'[(Campaign) Creative Concierge]="True","Complete","False" )
    
    Best Regards,
    Angelia

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