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How can I create a function in Power Query that processes data differently based on a user-selected parameter?

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Can I automate Power BI workflows, such as data refreshes or report updates, using Python?

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I need to show a trendline for a moving average but only for selected date ranges—how can I do this?

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Is it possible to use both R and Python scripts in the same Power BI report? If so, how do they interact?

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Why is the RLS role not being applied when executing queries via the Power BI REST API using PowerShell, and how can I fix it?

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I need to calculate a running total but reset it at the start of each new quarter—how can I achieve this in DAX?

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Handling Text-Based Date Columns with Errors in Power Query

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I need to generate a paginated report where each customer gets a separate PDF—what’s the best approach?

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I need to merge two tables in Power Query but maintain a one-to-many relationship—what’s the best approach?

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Why does my Power BI report take so long to refresh when using multiple complex calculated tables?

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How can I create a measure that calculates the weighted average of a column dynamically based on slicer selections?

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I want to calculate the distinct count of active customers but only for the last three completed months—how can I do this in DAX?

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What are the best practices for improving performance when using DirectQuery in Power BI to retrieve data from SQL Server?

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I need to compute a year-over-year (YoY) growth rate but only for months where I have data in both years—how do I do this?

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