FILTER..

()
Function
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FILTER () Syntax
The FILTER function is used to filter a table based on
certain condition(s). Let’s explore the intricacies of the
DAX FILTER function.

The FILTER function accepts two arguments -

1. Table
2. Condition

= FILTER(
Table,
Condition
)

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1. The first argument, i.e. Table, accepts a physical or a

virtual table to Filter.

A physical table can be seen in the data model.

A virtual table is one that is created on the fly.

2. The second argument, i.e. Condition accepts a logical

test that is performed in each row of the table.

All rows that satisfy the condition, i.e. return TRUE

are kept while other rows are removed.
Keep in mind the condition must return a TRUE or
FALSE output else it stands invalid.

Remember - The output of the FILTER function is a

table containing the rows that satisfy the condition.

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FILTER Function in a Physical

Table
Let’s apply the FILTER function to the following data,
with the condition that the value in the Sales Amount
column should be $20 or more.

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As the FILTER Function returns a Table, let's create a

Table. Go to Table Tools >>> New Table.

Consider the following DAX code for the table, which

includes a condition that the Sales Amount column
should be greater than or equal to $20.

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In return you’ll get a table with rows that match the
condition.

The FILTER function gives a

table with rows where Sales
Amount >= $20.

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FILTER Function used on a
Virtual Table
The Sales table was a physical table present in the Data
Model, let’s see if we can apply the FILTER function to a
table that doesn’t physically exist i.e. a Virtual Table.

Let’s create a virtual table consisting of all dates where

Total Sales >= $50000. Consider this DAX for creating a
Table.

-- (1)
-- (2)

(1) The VALUES Function creates a one columnar table with

unique Dates.
(2) Then FILTER Functions Checks the condition if the Total
Sales Value for each date is >= $50,000.

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You’ll again get a table with rows that match the

condition.

The output has 133 rows, indicating 133

days of sales over $50,000.

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