A DAX filter modifier, used within CALCULATE, that clears any filters on given tables or columns. When clearing filters is all you want, it is recommended over ALL.
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Terms in this definition
- DAX
Short for Data Analysis Expressions, the formula language you write measures, calculated columns and row-level security rules in, within tabular semantic models in Power BI, Excel Power Pivot or Analysis Services.
- FILTER
Returns just those rows of a table that meet a condition. In CALCULATE it handles conditions too complex for a Boolean filter argument, though a Boolean filter is faster whenever one will work.
- CALCULATE
A DAX function that computes an expression after changing the filter context with filter modifiers, Boolean filters or table filters. Called with no filters, it still turns any row context into filter context, which is known as context transition.
- ALL
A DAX function that ignores any filters and gives back every row of a table or every value of the named columns. Used within CALCULATE, it works as a modifier that clears filters, although REMOVEFILTERS states that intent more clearly where it is available.
- OVER
Gives a T-SQL window function its window: PARTITION BY, ORDER BY and, if wanted, a ROWS or RANGE frame. Rankings and running totals can then be worked out while every row is kept.
Related terms
- Filter modifier functions
Rather than adding a filter, these DAX functions change the existing filter context when passed to CALCULATE or CALCULATETABLE. The group covers REMOVEFILTERS, ALL and its variants, KEEPFILTERS, USERELATIONSHIP and CROSSFILTER.