Measure Dependency View (similar to the Query Dependency View)

[avi2]

The newly introduced Query Dependency view is phenomenal but what we really need is a Measure Dependency view. Here is what it might look like: http://ppvt.pro/2eXKndh And a video detailing this idea: https://youtu.be/sYjBB_Ef66M In one of my production models I have 60 Queries, but I have 200+ measures! I believe that is typical; usually I build Queries and Measures as lego blocks, combining simpler ones into more complex ones needed in the end. In fact I needed it so badle that I attempted to build a Measure Dependency view using NodeXL. While that works, it's a lot of heavy lifting. How cool would it be, to just click a button on Power BI Desktop and see all your measures in a Dependency tree!

[pbiideas1]

https://ideas.powerbi.com/forums/265200-power-bi-ideas/suggestions/17237591-between-option-on-dates-is-not-working-on-timeline - vote this

[xarovira]

This ia great idea when you develop a model!!! But there is another one, when you explore a model. Create Calculated Fields groups in the fields tab. When the number on calculated metrics increases it is almos impossible to remember the measures you already have. The filter helps but is not enough. I would like to see something were I can group all metrics. Like this Sales Actuals Signed $ Current Month Signed $ MTD Signed $ QTD Signed $ Processed $ Proposed $ Budget Variance to Budget (VTB) Forecast Variance to Forecast (VTF) Sales Forecasting Reliability Forecast Accuracy % Forecast Predictability% Projected Sales Predicted Sales In my model, just to describe the different status, steps and time calculations linked with one Company "Sales", I have developed more than 250 different calculated metrics. It is tough to see from dependency perspective, and from presentation perspective

[vanierhugo]

I did a recursive function for build a dependency tree for each measure. Look at the result: https://app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyJrIjoiYmM4NDlhMGEtNGEzYS00ZTBlLTk2MjAtMmJiMDlmMTE3NjE0IiwidCI6ImFlYWQ3ZWE5LTlhMGItNDNkYS1iMzgzLWY2M2RkMjU4MDU1NCIsImMiOjN9

[mimoune_djoual1]

there is a third party software that support that https://github.com/otykier/TabularEditor/releases/tag/2.2

[BInsure1]

Hi Hugo, It looks great. Can you share the source for the recursive function ?

[bplantes]

An addition to this idea is not only to view the dependency tree for the calculations, but also to view the visualizations dependent upon a measure. This would be extremely helpful for testing if a calculation changes and you need to regression test all the visuals within a workbook which contain those measures. This would also be helpful in getting rid of measures that are not used in your workbook This could work similar to the "View Dependencies" right click menu selection in SQL Management Studio where you can see the tables, view, triggers, functions, and stored procs that are dependent upon the object or all of the tables, view, triggers, functions, and stored procs your object is dependent on.

[bchabane]

It looks great.

[fbcideas_migusr]

Once we have the dependencies, they should also be used when it comes to updating calculated tables/columns after changing e.g. a measure. Changing a measure should not trigger a recalc of a calculated table where that measure was not used at all // has no dependency to

[Elaine_Brown1]

Impact Analysis, dependency, data lineage - all about tranparency into the data, understanding and trusting the data used in analytics. Enhances users' ability to create robust, meaningful analytics and drive business conversations and decisions.

[cnewell71]

Great idea, where is it?!