Understanding Power Pivot: The Engine Behind Power BI

TLDRLearn how to use Power Pivot and create measures using the DAX language to drive Power BI's calculations and analyses.

Key insights

🚗Power Pivot is the engine behind Power BI, driving all the calculations.

🔑Measures are reusable in DAX, allowing for efficient and flexible calculations.

💰Measures can be formatted to display values in a user-friendly way.

📊Evaluation context determines how measures are calculated based on what is happening on the screen.

🔄Power Pivot filters data before performing calculations, ensuring accurate results.

Q&A

What is Power Pivot?

Power Pivot is the processing mechanism behind Power BI, performing all the calculation work.

How do you create a measure in Power Pivot?

Right-click on a table, select 'New Measure', and specify the calculation logic using the DAX language.

Can measures be used in multiple calculations?

Yes, measures are reusable, allowing for efficient and flexible calculations.

Can measures be formatted for better presentation?

Yes, measures can be formatted to display values in a user-friendly way, such as currency or percentage.

How does evaluation context affect measure calculations?

Evaluation context determines how measures are calculated based on what is happening on the screen, such as applied filters or slicers.

Timestamped Summary

00:08Power Pivot is the engine that drives Power BI's calculations.

02:25Measures are created using the DAX language to perform calculations.

04:07Measures can be formatted to display values in a user-friendly way.

09:55Evaluation context determines how measures are calculated based on what is happening on the screen.

10:59Power Pivot filters data before performing calculations, ensuring accurate results.