Posts filed under Beginner

Implementing Different Date Table Hierarchy Types in Power BI

Video by: Reid Havens

Learn about two primary Hierarchy types you can implement on a Date Table in Power BI. I consider it a best practice to include dependent and independent date hierarchies, which can impact how users want to navigate the hierarchy controls in visuals.

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Posted on August 31, 2021 by Reid Havens and filed under Beginner, Data Modeling and tagged Visualizations Date Table Hierarchies.

Dynamic Waterfall Breakdown & Y Axis Range Selection in Power BI

Video by: Reid Havens

Learn how to implement a bit of Data Model & DAX magic to give users the ability to dynamically change the breakdown category selection and y-axis range for a Waterfall chart in Power BI.

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Posted on August 24, 2021 by Reid Havens and filed under Beginner, Visualizations and tagged Visualizations Waterfall Chart.

Analyzing Breakdowns Between Two Categories with a Waterfall Chart

Video by: Reid Havens

Learn a unique way to utilize a waterfall by restricting its categorical comparison to just two values, with a breakdown comparison between. By combining a slicer and a bit of DAX magic in Power BI.

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Posted on August 17, 2021 by Reid Havens and filed under Beginner, Visualizations and tagged Visualizations Waterfall Chart.