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thebigwhite
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Helper II

Date Format on dataset Level

Hello, 

I would like to give the possibility to the users to change the format of the columns on a report based on a Daset already prepared. 

What I have found out is that only possibile to change the format of a column by preparing a new measure on that field. 

Isn't a way for allowing users to change the date format of a dateset when they are preparing the report? 

Thanks 

 

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SpartaBI
Community Champion
Community Champion

Hi @thebigwhite,
A column format string is a hardcoded property at the tabular model level.
A report builder, using a live connection, cannot change it directly.

You have a couple of options:
1. Use DirectQuery for Power BI datasets and Azure Analysis Services to connect to the dataset, instead of a live connection. This will create a local model with metadata that can be changed- So a report builder will be able to set a different format string. Note that this capability is in preview and has limitations. It also complicates your solution and has other drawbacks.

SpartaBI_1-1651140355632.png
2. Set a date format with an asterisk- Those will change the end-user display based on its regional settings.

SpartaBI_0-1651139754589.png

 


 

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SpartaBI
Community Champion
Community Champion

Hi @thebigwhite,
A column format string is a hardcoded property at the tabular model level.
A report builder, using a live connection, cannot change it directly.

You have a couple of options:
1. Use DirectQuery for Power BI datasets and Azure Analysis Services to connect to the dataset, instead of a live connection. This will create a local model with metadata that can be changed- So a report builder will be able to set a different format string. Note that this capability is in preview and has limitations. It also complicates your solution and has other drawbacks.

SpartaBI_1-1651140355632.png
2. Set a date format with an asterisk- Those will change the end-user display based on its regional settings.

SpartaBI_0-1651139754589.png

 


 

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