Customized Bar Chart Using a Matrix Visual + Conditional Formatting?!

Video by: Reid Havens & Gustaw Dudek

Learn how to create a customized bar chart (styled) visual with formatted totals using a native matrix visual in Power BI. This technique will leverage conditional formatting and DAX to reveal the hidden gems of the matrix visual!

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Gustaw Dudek works as Head of Business Intelligence at the Polish Company (Enterium). He has multiple years of experience in the field of data analytics and business intelligence. In addition he's one of the resident Enterprise DNA Experts, having created multiple showcase reports for various EDNA contests. Despite of designing most of showcase reports in dark-mode, Gustaw is a huge advocate of IBCS chart standards and really enjoys exploring both the art and science of report design.

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(Livestream Replay) Enterprise-Grade Planning at Scale using Acterys in Power BI - with Martin Kratky

In this session, Martin will talk about how Acterys makes Power BI “planning-enabled” in its own unique way. He will demonstrate how you can:

  • Automate the integration process for nearly any data source (ERP/ accounting / SaaS solutions) with “One-Click” Apps and Acterys’ revolutionary "Instant Link" technology.

  • Leverage the Acterys planning engine that adds unparalleled planning and forecasting capabilities to the standard SQL Server platform in the cloud or on-premise

  • Profit from best practice finance/operations planning, forecasting as well as legal consolidation processes tailored exactly to your needs.

  • Get instant reports with a variety of proven templates for cost center planning, HR, CAPEX, Cash flow forecasting and others.

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After finishing his Master’s Degree in Business Administration at the University of Economics in Vienna, Martin has worked for more than 20 years in the business intelligence space. Martin serves as the Group CEO of Acterys and the consulting arm, Managility. He is also a renowned expert for Power BI, working with the application since its inception among others on the initial Power BI demo models and 9 showcase solutions. Martin is an avid mountaineer culminating in the successful ascent of Ama Dablam in 2014 and surfer.

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Posted on August 19, 2022 and filed under Livestreams, Power Platform, External Tools.

(Livestream Replay) Introduction to the PlotyJS Custom visual - with Kerry Kolosko

Kerry will walk us through the amazing PlotlyJS custom visual! PlotlyJS is another custom visual to create your own viz designs akin to Charticulator, Deneb and PBIVIZEdit.

Plotly.js visual by Akvelon combines Plotly.js, react-chart-editor and Power BI together! This tool gives users the ability to create several types of visuals, including simple charts such as scatter charts to a variety of complex charts, such as 3D charts without code. Its JSON templating feature makes designs shareable and reusable.

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Kerry Kolosko is a data visualization consultant hailing from Adelaide, South Australia. With several years experience in a variety of roles across a diverse range of industries, along with a background in psychology and a passion for the arts, Kerry brings a considered and creative edge to BI and data visualization. Also a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and an avid blogger, she shares her designs and design tips at her website (link below).

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Posted on August 12, 2022 and filed under Custom Visuals, Livestreams, External Tools.