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Exploring the Power of PATHCONTAINS Function in Power BI

 


What is PATHCONTAINS? 

            The PATHCONTAINS function is a powerful DAX function in Power BI that enables you to search for a specific value within a hierarchical path. It operates on a column that contains a path or a delimited string of values representing a hierarchy. The function returns a Boolean (True/False) value, indicating whether the specified value exists within the path.

 

Syntax:

 The syntax for the PATHCONTAINS function is as follows:
            PATHCONTAINS(column_with_path, value_to_search) 


Benefits of PATHCONTAINS:

  1. Efficient Hierarchical Analysis: With PATHCONTAINS, you can easily search for values within hierarchical paths without the need for complex string manipulation or recursive queries.
  2. Flexible Filtering: The function allows you to incorporate dynamic filtering in your Power BI reports by leveraging the hierarchical structure of your data.
  3. Simplified Report Development: By utilizing PATHCONTAINS, you can build interactive reports that enable users to navigate and drill down into specific categories within a hierarchy.

 

Thank you,
Gokul Tech

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