Power BI is a powerful tool for visualizing data and extracting insights from it. However, it can sometimes be difficult to navigate through the different metrics and display them effectively. Fortunately, Power BI provides the ability to create segments to make metric selection easier.
In this article, we will show you how to create a slicer/button to change measures in Power BI. You can then display the measures of your choice in the same visual and easily switch between them. This will allow you to better understand your data and present it more clearly. So, ready to learn how to improve your Power BI visualizations?
As a data analyst, it’s important to be able to quickly and easily switch between different measures and metrics in your Power BI reports. Not only does this give you a deeper understanding of your data, but it also helps you identify trends and patterns that might not be immediately apparent.
How to use segments to select measures in Power BI
In Power BI, a segment in addition to filtering, can allow you to choose the measure you want to display in a visual. From then on, in the same visual, you can select the measurement to be displayed as below
3 steps to select the measure to display in Power BI
For the implementation, we will go through three steps:
1: Create a table of parameters that will allow you to choose either measurement 1 or measurement 2.
2: Power BI Create a segment from the values in this table.
3: Add Create a measure using the SWITCH function in DAX which will allow you to retrieve the value of the measure according to the value selected in the segment.
Thankfully, Power BI makes it easy to create a button that allows you to change measures on the fly. Here’s how to do it:
- First, select the report or dashboard that you want to add the button to.
- Next, go to the “Visualizations” pane and click the “Button” option.
- In the “Button” dialog box, give your button a name, such as “Change Measure.” You can also choose a color and icon to accompany the button.
- Now, click the “Add Action” button, and select “Drillthrough.” This will allow you to link your button to a new report that contains the different measures that you want to switch between.
- In the “Drillthrough” dialog box, select the report that you want to link to your button, and choose the measures that you want to be able to switch between.
- Click “OK” to apply the changes, and your button will be ready to use.
By using this simple technique, you can easily switch between different measures and get a better understanding of your data in Power BI Apps. So, why wait? Give it a try today and see how it can transform your data analysis process!
Conclusion:
Power BI is an amazing tool for data visualization that helps extract valuable insights. However, to get the most out of it, it is important to know how to navigate and view metrics effectively. With Power BI’s segmentation feature, you can choose which metrics you want to display in a single visual, making your data easier to understand and clearer.
The three steps described in this article show you how to create a measure selector button in Power BI and improve your visualizations. Use these tips to optimize your use of Power BI and get the best results.
