One option to further simplify date intelligence measures is to embed a calculated table in a model that generates values frequently used as filter conditions.
- Identify the target columns (filter conditions) of the table and test DAX expression logic to compute these scalar values.
Using DAX Studio connected to the Power BI Desktop model may be helpful for more complex table queries and measures. Similar to the Date table in this example, the ROW() function with a calculated table is also useful for storing model metadata, such as table row counts and the number of blank or null values in columns.
- From the Modeling tab in Power BI Desktop, click on New Table and enter the DAX query:
Date Parameters = VAR Today = ...