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DAX Formatter & Dependency Map

About this tool

Format DAX expressions for Power BI, Power Pivot and SSAS Tabular and explore inferred measure and column references. This helper is not a replacement for validation in the target model.

Features

Format DAX expressions and visualize inferred dependencies between measures and tables.

Formatter features

  • Basic DAX code formatting
  • Indentation and line breaks
  • Strings, tables and field references
  • Local browser processing

Dependency map

  • Visualize table references
  • Inspect referenced columns
  • Interactive diagram
  • Find measure and column references
Enter a DAX expression to format and analyze

Formatted DAX code


  

Dependency map

The diagram shows inferred table and column references in your DAX expression. Drag nodes to arrange the view. Verify dependencies against the actual model.

DAX reference

Common functions

  • SUM() — sum values
  • CALCULATE() — evaluate with modified filters
  • FILTER() — filter a table
  • RELATED() — related values
  • COUNTROWS() — count rows

Syntax

  • 'Table'[Column] — column reference
  • [Measure] — measure reference
  • Table[Column] = Value — filter
  • &&, || — logical operators
  • BLANK() — blank value

Context

  • Row Context — row context
  • Filter Context — filter context
  • EARLIER() — earlier row context
  • ALL() — remove filters
  • VALUES() — distinct values

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