TMDL view (Generally Available)
TMDL view is now generally available in Power BI Desktop!
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DAX UDFs: Code once, reuse everywhere (Preview)
Discover the power of DAX User Defined Functions (UDFs) in Power BI! Now in public preview, DAX UDFs let you define reusable logic with parameters—making your models cleaner, more maintainable, and easier to debug. Whether you’re building simple measures or advanced calculations like currency conversion, UDFs unlock a new level of flexibility. Learn how to get started and explore real-world examples in this post.
» Read moreCalendar-based time intelligence: time intelligence, tailored (Preview)
Time-based analysis just got a major upgrade. Power BI now supports calendar-based time intelligence, giving you the flexibility to work with any calendar structure—fiscal, retail, lunar, or custom. Say goodbye to limitations like continuous date table requirements and lack of week-based calculations. With this new feature, you can define multiple calendars, map time attributes, and unlock powerful new DAX functions like TOTALWTD. Enable the preview today and explore a smarter way to analyze time in Power BI.
» Read morePower BI September 2025 Feature Summary
The Power BI September 2025 Feature Summary introduces updates for users and coincides with FabCon Vienna! This release introduces several key enhancements, including, updates to Copilot and AI capabilities such as the standalone Copilot default-on experience, and important changes to default visuals like the Bing Maps Visual icon. Dive into the details to discover how … Continue reading “Power BI September 2025 Feature Summary”
» Read moreSemantic Model Refresh Templates in Power BI (Preview)
Semantic Model Refresh Templates in Power BI enable users to orchestrate semantic model refreshes using Fabric Data Pipelines. This feature allows you to visualize and sequence refresh activities for common and advanced scenarios. You can access these templates by selecting Create advanced refresh from the refresh dropdown menu on the semantic model details page in your Microsoft Fabric workspace.
» Read moreDeep dive into selection expressions for calculation groups
If you’ve worked with calculation groups, you know how powerful they are for simplifying measure logic and enhancing report functionality. It doesn’t stop there though; selection expressions offer even more fine-tuned control.
» Read moreFabric Copilot to help write DAX queries improvements
This update comes with a marked improvement when generating DAX queries and conversationally editing them. This includes overall correctness of the DAX queries and Copilot shows a deeper understanding of how to utilize DAX.
» Read moreIntelliSense improvements to DAX query view
The latest update to DAX query view introduces a major improvement to IntelliSense, eliminating auto-preselection to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
» Read moreDeep dive into Direct Lake on OneLake and creating Direct Lake semantic models in Power BI Desktop
Microsoft Fabric’s OneLake data can be visualized and analyzed in Power BI without moving any data using the new Direct Lake storage mode. . Power BI Desktop users can now create these just like any Power BI solution, right in Power BI Desktop.
» Read moreMicrosoft Fabric Copilot to write DAX queries in Power BI update
We are excited to announce that writing DAX queries with Copilot can utilize semantic model descriptions, synonyms, and sample values from columns.
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