Posts filed under Power BI

Naming Objects in the Power BI Selection Pane

Video by: Reid Havens

An important but overlooked feature of Power BI report building is the ability to name objects in the selection pane. It both helps to organize the report objects for development, and aids in the creation of bookmarks.

Posted on November 13, 2018 and filed under Beginner, Power BI.

Visual Cues and Chart Types in Power BI

Video by: Reid Havens

Failing to deliver a well-designed Power BI Report is a very common reporting pitfall. What good is quality data if it is not presented in a way that is meaningful or easily understood? This video discusses visual cues, and how certain chart types can convey data more accurately than others. Plus we'll cover a tool called the visuals reference, provided by the folks over at SQLBI.com, that can help in choosing the right visualization to use.

SQLBI Visuals Reference Link:

https://www.sqlbi.com/ref/power-bi-visuals-reference/

Creating A KPI Scorecard Report: Part 4

Video by: Reid Havens

In this multi-part series you'll learn techniques utilizing DAX, custom visualizations, and design techniques to create a great looking KPI Scorecard report in Power BI.

Part Four will show you how to apply the final touches to the report. Including background colors, separation lines, title, images, responsive slicers, and background formatting. 

Creating A KPI Scorecard Report: Part 3

Video by: Reid Havens

In this multi-part series you'll learn techniques utilizing DAX, custom visualizations, and design techniques to create a great looking KPI Scorecard report in Power BI.

Part Three will show you how to customize the cards with three colored states (red, yellow, green), and how to create a new set of KPI icons to correspond with these color states.

Relevant Links:

Creating A KPI Scorecard Report: Part 1

Creating A KPI Scorecard Report: Part 2

Creating A KPI Scorecard Report: Part 4

Blog Post: Mat Allington's UNICHAR DAX