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  What Are Visual Calculations? Visual calculations allow you to write DAX expressions directly within a visual—not in the model. Think of them as visual-specific calculations that make it easier to implement common business logic like running totals, moving averages, and custom comparisons without creating new measures or columns. Example: Key highlights: Simpler DAX, better performance Works only with data present in the visual Calculated at the visual level, not in the model Ideal for ad-hoc analysis and quick prototyping How to Enable and Use Visual Calculations Step 1: Enable the Feature (if needed) Before September 2024: Go to Options > Preview Features > Enable Visual Calculations, then restart Power BI. After September 2024: Enabled by default (still in preview).   Step 2: Add a Visual Calculation Select a visual (e.g., table, matrix, chart). Click on “New visual calculation” in the Home ribbon. Use the formula bar to define your logic. Tip: No need to write SUM ...

  Welcome to Part 6 of our “Power BI Enhancements You Need to Know” series! Today, we’re diving into a revolutionary feature: Developer Mode in Power BI Desktop. This capability transforms your workflow, making report development more collaborative, agile, and code-centric. Let’s explore!   What is Developer Mode? Developer Mode (now in public preview) unlocks a Power BI Project (.PBIP) format, decomposing your PBIX files into: Separate folder structures for dataset and report artifacts stored as plain text files Easier version control via Git, enhanced collaboration, and CI/CD pipelines. You can also utilize powerful Text Editor support (like VS Code) and programmatic editing using JSON schemas for advanced customization. Why It Matters Source Control:  Track every change line-by-line, revert easily, manage branches and collaborate seamlessly. CI/CD Ready:  Integrate Power BI into automated workflows, think automated testing, deployments, and pull requests. Code-Fir...

Whether you're designing dashboards or quickly iterating visuals,   On-Object Interaction   simplifies your workflow and helps you stay in the creative zone, without navigating through endless panes or menus.   What is On-Object Interaction? On-Object Interaction  allows you to  edit, format, and customize visuals directly by clicking on them , right where they appear on the report canvas. Instead of toggling between different panes (Visualizations, Fields, Format), you now  get an inline menu  that appears on top of the visual itself. Think of it like the “right-click + edit” experience, but smarter and context-aware. Key Benefits of On-Object Interaction Reduces cognitive load  by removing pane-switching Speeds up design and formatting  directly on visuals Simplifies field editing and visual switching Cleaner UI  with more screen space for your visuals Improves usability  for new Power BI users How to Enable On-Object Interaction ...

  What Is Task Flow in Microsoft Fabric? Task Flow  is a visual, interactive way to  organize, standardize, and manage the lifecycle of data artifacts  within a  Microsoft Fabric workspace . Whether you're building  Power BI reports ,  Dataflows ,  Lakehouses , or  Notebooks , Task Flow helps you: Understand  relationships  between different items Maintain  project structure  as complexity grows Standardize workflows  for your entire team Create a  repeatable and collaborative development process Learn more from the official Microsoft documentation:  documentation Key Benefits of Task Flow: Visualize your data project pipeline  from start to finish Boost collaboration  across data engineers, analysts, and business users Track progress  and dependencies with ease Standardize workflows  across teams or departments Improve onboarding  for new team members by simplifying the workspace st...

  Meet DirectLake Mode – Real-Time Speed Meets Simplicity   Until now, Power BI offered two primary storage modes: So, you had to choose between: Speed  (Import Mode), or Freshness  (DirectQuery) But now, thanks to  Microsoft Fabric , there's a  third option  that delivers  the best of both worlds :   What is DirectLake Mode?   DirectLake Mode  allows Power BI to directly read  Delta tables  stored in  OneLake,  without needing to import the data or hit a live database for every query. So now, your Power BI reports can: Instantly access fresh data from Lakehouse or Warehouse Render with  Import-like speed Simplify your data architecture by removing redundant pipelines Why is DirectLake a Game-Changer? Here’s what makes  DirectLake Mode  such a big deal: Import-Level Performance Unlike DirectQuery, DirectLake is optimized for analytics. It reads  columnar delta files , which are highly performa...