POWER BI DAX BLOGS

Dax Function: RANDBETWEEN Category: Mathematical and Trigonometric Functions The RANDBETWEEN function in Power BI is a DAX function that generates a random integer between two specified bounds, inclusive. This makes it ideal for creating random whole numbers for simulations, sampling, or testing purposes. Purpose: The RANDBETWEEN function is used to produce random integers within a specific range, making it versatile

Dax Function: RAND Category: Mathematical and Trigonometric Functions The RAND function in Power BI is a DAX function that generates a random number between 0 (inclusive) and 1 (exclusive). Each time the dataset is refreshed, the function generates a new random number. Purpose: The RAND function is used to introduce randomness into your data for testing, simulation, or generating sample

Dax Function: RADIANS Category: Mathematical and Trigonometric Functions The RADIANS function in Power BI is a DAX function used to convert angles measured in degrees into radians. Radians are a unit of angular measurement commonly used in trigonometry and other mathematical calculations. Purpose: The RADIANS function facilitates calculations that require angle measurements in radians, especially when working with trigonometric functions

Dax Function: QUOTIENT Category: Mathematical and Trigonometric Functions The QUOTIENT function in Power BI is a DAX function that returns the integer portion of a division between two numbers. Unlike normal division, which includes the fractional result, the QUOTIENT function discards the remainder. Purpose: The primary purpose of the QUOTIENT function is to perform integer division, which is useful in

Dax Function: POWER Category: Mathematical and Trigonometric Functions The POWER function in Power BI is a DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) function used to raise a number to a specified power. This function performs exponential calculations, which are fundamental in many mathematical, statistical, and financial analyses. Purpose: The POWER function simplifies the calculation of exponentiation, enabling users to model exponential growth,

Dax Function: PI Category: Mathematical and Trigonometric Functions The PI function in Power BI is a DAX function that returns the mathematical constant π (pi), which is approximately equal to 3.14159265358979. The constant π represents the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter and is essential in various mathematical, geometrical, and engineering calculations. Purpose: The PI function is used

Dax Function: ODD Category: Mathematical and Trigonometric Functions The ODD function in Power BI is a DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) function used to round a number up to the nearest odd integer. The direction of rounding depends on the sign of the number. Purpose: The function ensures numerical values are aligned with odd integers, which is particularly useful for scenarios

Dax Function: MROUND Category: Mathematical and Trigonometric Functions The MROUND function in Power BI is a DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) function that rounds a number to the nearest multiple of a specified value. It allows for more granular control over rounding operations compared to standard rounding functions. Purpose: The MROUND function helps ensure values are aligned to a specific interval

Dax Function: MOD Category: Mathematical and Trigonometric Functions The MOD function in Power BI is a DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) function that calculates the remainder of a division operation. It returns the remainder after dividing one number by another. Purpose: The MOD function is primarily used for modular arithmetic, often applied in scenarios involving cyclical patterns, intervals, or grouping data

Dax Function: LOG10 Category: Mathematical and Trigonometric Functions The LOG10 function in Power BI is a DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) function that calculates the base-10 logarithm (commonly referred to as the common logarithm) of a number. The base-10 logarithm answers the question: “To what power must 10 be raised to obtain this number?” Purpose: The LOG10 function simplifies logarithmic calculations

Dax Function: LOG Category: Mathematical and Trigonometric Functions The LOG function in Power BI is a DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) function that computes the logarithm of a number for a specified base. It allows flexibility to calculate logarithms in bases commonly used in mathematics and data analysis, such as base 10 (common logarithm) or base eee (natural logarithm). Purpose: The

Dax Function: LN Category: Mathematical and Trigonometric Functions The LN function in Power BI is a DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) function used to calculate the natural logarithm of a given positive number. The natural logarithm is the logarithm to the base eee, where eee is an irrational constant approximately equal to 2.71828. Purpose: The LN function is primarily used in

Dax Function: LCM Category: Mathematical and Trigonometric Functions The LCM function in Power BI is a mathematical DAX function used to calculate the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of two or more numbers. The LCM is the smallest positive integer that is evenly divisible by all the given numbers. Purpose: The purpose of the LCM function is to simplify operations involving

Dax Function: ISO.CEILING Category: Mathematical and Trigonometric Functions The ISO.CEILING function in Power BI is a DAX function that rounds a number up (towards positive infinity) to the nearest multiple of a specified significance. Unlike the regular CEILING function, ISO.CEILING always rounds numbers in an absolute manner, disregarding the sign of the number. This ensures consistent rounding for both positive

Dax Function: INT Category: Mathematical and Trigonometric Functions The INT function in Power BI is a DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) function used to round down a number to the nearest integer. This function effectively truncates the decimal portion of a number and returns the largest integer less than or equal to the input value. Purpose The INT function helps: Convert

Dax Function: GCD Category: Mathematical and Trigonometric Functions The GCD function in Power BI is a DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) function used to calculate the greatest common divisor (GCD) of two or more integers. The GCD is the largest positive integer that divides each of the given numbers without leaving a remainder. Purpose The GCD function helps: Simplify numerical ratios

Dax Function: FLOOR Category: Mathematical and Trigonometric Functions The FLOOR function in Power BI is a DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) function that rounds a number down to the nearest multiple of a specified value. This function is commonly used in data transformations where values need to be aligned to specific thresholds or increments. Purpose The FLOOR function is designed to:

Dax Function: FACT Category: Mathematical and Trigonometric Functions The FACT function in Power BI is a DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) function that calculates the factorial of a non-negative integer. The factorial of a number nnn (denoted as n!n!n!) is the product of all positive integers less than or equal to nnn. Purpose The FACT function is used to: Solve combinatorial

Dax Function: EVEN Category: Mathematical and Trigonometric Functions The EVEN function in Power BI is a DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) function used to round a numeric value up to the nearest even integer. This rounding occurs regardless of whether the input value is positive or negative. Purpose The EVEN function is used to: Simplify numerical data by converting values to

Dax Function: DIVIDE Category: Mathematical and Trigonometric Functions The DIVIDE function in Power BI is a DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) function designed for division operations while handling potential division-by-zero errors gracefully. It provides a robust way to perform division by substituting a default result if the denominator is zero. Purpose The DIVIDE function is used to: Perform division operations safely

Dax Function: DEGREES Category: Mathematical and Trigonometric Functions The DEGREES function in Power BI is a DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) function that converts an angle measured in radians to degrees. This is particularly useful when working with trigonometric calculations, as many mathematical functions return values in radians. Purpose The DEGREES function is designed to: Simplify conversions between radians and degrees.

Dax Function: CURRENCY Category: Mathematical and Trigonometric Functions The CURRENCY function in Power BI is a DAX function that converts a given value to a currency data type. This function is essential for financial modeling and calculations where monetary values are involved. Purpose The function is used to: Standardize numeric values as currency for financial computations. Format data for display

Dax Function: COTH Category: Mathematical and Trigonometric Functions The COTH function in Power BI is a mathematical DAX function that calculates the hyperbolic cotangent of a specified number. It is a reciprocal hyperbolic function, providing the ratio of the hyperbolic cosine to the hyperbolic sine. Purpose The COTH function is used to compute the hyperbolic cotangent, often applied in areas