โจ Power BI Tips: Understanding All vs. Remove Filters โจ
In Power BI, filters play a crucial role in shaping data insights. But when working with DAX expressions, choosing between ALL and REMOVEFILTERS can significantly impact your results. Let's break it down:
๐ ALL
Removes filters from specified columns or tables.
Ignores the visual-level filters while retaining relationships between tables.
Best for scenarios where you need to calculate totals or comparisons irrespective of filters.
Example:CALCULATE(SUM(Sales[Amount]), ALL(Sales[Region]))
๐ REMOVEFILTERS
Clears filters on a specified column or table but only for that calculation.
Unlike ALL, it respects the relationships and context in your model.
Perfect for temporarily overriding filters without disrupting the larger model.
Example:CALCULATE(SUM(Sales[Amount]), REMOVEFILTERS(Sales[Region]))
๐ก Pro Tip: Use ALL when working with totals across relationships, and opt for REMOVEFILTERS for context-sensitive overrides.
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