Dax Function: BITRSHIFT
Category: Logical Functions
The BITRSHIFT function in Power BI is a DAX function used to perform a bitwise right shift operation on an integer. It shifts the binary representation of a number to the right by a specified number of bits.
Purpose:
The BITRSHIFT function is designed to manipulate binary data by reducing the bitwise value, effectively dividing the number by 2n2^n, where nn is the number of positions shifted.
Type of Calculations:
- Performs a logical right shift operation on binary representations.
- Reduces the significance of the binary digits.
Practical Use Cases:
- Binary Encoding/Decoding: Process encoded binary data to extract specific information.
- Data Compression: Simplify large binary values by removing less significant bits.
- Algorithm Development: Implement mathematical or logical operations involving bit shifts.
BITRSHIFT(<number>, <shift_amount>)
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
number | Integer | The integer value to shift. |
shift_amount | Integer | The number of positions to shift the bits to the right. Must be a non-negative integer. |
How Does BITRSHIFT Dax Function Works?
The BITRSHIFT function works by manipulating the binary representation of the input integer:
- Shifts the binary digits of the number to the right by the specified number of positions.
- Removes the least significant bits (rightmost bits).
- Adds zeros to the leftmost positions (most significant bits).
Example:
For number = 28 (binary: 11100) and shift_amount = 2:
Result: 7.
What Does It Return?
The function returns an integer representing the result of shifting the binary representation of the input number (number) to the right by the specified shift_amount. Bits shifted out of the least significant positions are discarded, and zeros are added to the most significant positions.
When Should We Use It?
- Binary Data Manipulation: Simplify or extract specific binary information.
- Logical Operations: Reduce a binary value’s scale without performing arithmetic division.
- Algorithm Development: Efficiently handle mathematical logic requiring bit manipulation.
Examples
Basic Usage
Perform a bitwise right shift operation:
Result = BITRSHIFT(28, 2)
Result: 7
Column Usage:
Apply the function to a column of binary values:
ShiftedValue = BITRSHIFT(Data[BinaryValue], 3)
Explanation: Reduces each binary value in the column BinaryValue by 3 positions.
Advanced Usage
Combine with other bitwise functions:
CombinedLogic = BITRSHIFT(BITOR(Data[Value1], 12), 2)
Explanation: Performs a bitwise OR operation and then reduces the result using a right shift.
Tips and Tricks
- Shift Amount Constraints: Ensure
shift_amountis non-negative to avoid errors. - Integer Values: Inputs must be integers; non-integer values will result in errors.
- Combine for Advanced Logic: Use in conjunction with BITLSHIFT, BITAND, or BITOR for custom logic.
Performance Impact of BITRSHIFT DAX Function:
- Efficiency: Highly efficient for bitwise operations on small datasets.
- Large Datasets: Use caution when applying to large datasets or complex calculations, as chaining multiple bitwise functions may impact performance.
Related Functions You Might Need
- BITLSHIFT: Performs a bitwise left shift operation.
- BITAND: Performs a bitwise AND operation.
- BITOR: Performs a bitwise OR operation.
- BITXOR: Performs a bitwise XOR (exclusive OR) operation.
Want to Learn More?
For more information, check out the official Microsoft documentation for BITRSHIFT. You can also experiment with this function in your Power BI reports to explore its capabilities.
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The BITRSHIFT function shifts the binary representation of an integer to the right by a specified number of positions, reducing its value.
No, shift_amount must be a non-negative integer. Negative values result in an error.
Shifting 0 always returns 0, regardless of the shift_amount.
While both reduce the number’s value, BITRSHIFT operates on binary bits and discards the least significant bits, whereas arithmetic division calculates the quotient.
No, the function only works with integer inputs. Non-integer values are not supported.
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