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That's a quick question can measures and calculated columns be created when using shared dataset as a source?
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Hi @Anonymous ,
as far as I know, you can create measures on Live Connections, but no calculated columns.
The measures are saved as part of the report.
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@Anonymous - Not currently to the best of my knowledge. I am assuming here that you are referring to a "live" Power BI dataset connection.
Thanks Greg!
I've tried it myself and it does allow me to create measures but I was wondering if that's because I was the dataset author 🤔
Hi @Anonymous ,
as far as I know, you can create measures on Live Connections, but no calculated columns.
The measures are saved as part of the report.
Marcus Wegener works as Full Stack Power BI Engineer at BI or DIE.
His mission is clear: "Get the most out of data, with Power BI."
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@Anonymous - Sorry, I was incorrect in stating that measures cannot be created. Calculated columns cannot be created.
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