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Minseven07
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get value based on dynamic column

hi all,

 

i want to get a value from a table based on a dynamic columns name. Here is the context:

 

my tables are linked this way:

Minseven07_0-1706865910015.png

 

here is an example of structure info:

Minseven07_1-1706865948041.png

 

as you can see, the column year is what i want to get.

 

the matrix on my report should looks like this:

Minseven07_2-1706866006476.png

 

i tried something like this:

VAR CurrentYear = SELECTEDVALUE('PGI_export_xls'[date].[Year]) // get the year
 
but then i'm stuck. I don't see how to get the value from the column_name = CurrentYear
there is a SWITCH method where i can test dynamically if the column name match the CurrentYear
 
CurrentYear = 2022, 'structure_info'[2022],
 
but that's not what i call dynamic, especially if i have many columns.
 
thx
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amitchandak
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@Minseven07 , You should unpivot the year columns in the power query

 

Unpivot Data(Power Query): https://youtu.be/2HjkBtxSM0g

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amitchandak
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@Minseven07 , You should unpivot the year columns in the power query

 

Unpivot Data(Power Query): https://youtu.be/2HjkBtxSM0g

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I have tried this but i have unpivoted the years column and the id. Unpivoting just the years worked! You rock! Thanks

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