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VigilanteWang
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8 years ago
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Variables in DAX

Hi, I'm looking at this page Guided Learning , it mentions:  "Keep in mind that each time you reference a variable in your DAX expression, Power BI must recalculate its value according to your defi...
  • Phil_Seamark's avatar
    8 years ago

    Hi VigilanteWang

     

    The guided learning is wrong.  Variables will only be calculated once (per calculation) and if used multiple times can actually lead to performance improvements.

     

    So don't shy away from variables.

     

    Phil