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theo
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create multiple columns within the table

‎12-04-2016 10:18 PM

Hi, i have 10tables which i need to create 3 calculated columns each - 2 sums and 1 concantenate.

hence in total, i will be creating 30 columns.

anyway to do it faster - i tried "addcolumns" but i always scalar value error.

thanks in advance.

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BhaveshPatel
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‎12-04-2016 10:54 PM

There is no faster way than right clicking the table and coping & Pasting formulas to create calculated column. ADDCOLUMNS can be used in  DAX Queries to create calculated tables.

 

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BhaveshPatel
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‎12-04-2016 10:54 PM

There is no faster way than right clicking the table and coping & Pasting formulas to create calculated column. ADDCOLUMNS can be used in  DAX Queries to create calculated tables.

 

Adding more context to your problem can lead us to provide specific answer.

Thanks & Regards,
Bhavesh

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