DAX Constant Value Calculation

DAX Formula for Calculating a Constant Value

To create a DAX formula that calculates and returns the constant value of 4, you can use the following simple DAX expression:

DAX Formula

ConstantValue = 4

Explanation

• ConstantValue: This is the name of the measure or calculated column. You can choose any name that is descriptive of the purpose of the measure.
• = 4: This part of the formula assigns the constant value 4 to the measure. DAX does not require any additional functions to return a static number.

Practical Illustration

Assuming you are working in a Power BI report and you want to display the constant value of 4 in a card visualization:

1. Create a new measure:

   • Go to the "Modeling" tab in Power BI Desktop.
   • Click on "New Measure".
   • Enter the formula: ConstantValue = 4.

2. Use in visualization:

   • Add a Card visualization to your report.
   • Drag the ConstantValue measure to the Values field of the Card.
   • The Card will now display the number 4.

Use Case

This simple DAX measure can be useful in scenarios where you need a constant value to perform calculations or as a baseline comparison in reports. For instance, if you are comparing various metrics against a constant benchmark, this measure serves well.

If you wish to enhance your DAX skills further, consider exploring resources available on the Enterprise DNA Platform.