c2025.9.0 BI Features & Improvements

Business Problem
Report Users frequently need to analyze similar, but slightly different Measures and Dimensions. Historically, Report Creators met this need by duplicating tabs that only differ by one or two Measures or dimensions.  By contrast, "Report Parameters" meet these needs by offering a more dynamic reporting experience that also reduces clutter and maintenance overhead.
 

Solution:

  1. AtScale c2025.9.0 supports PBI Field Parameters with the "tabular1600" DAX dialect setting and Direct Model Connections.
  2. Convert "Live Connection" -> "Direct Query" connection to the AtScale Model using a thin client-side model.
  3. PBI workbooks become simpler and offer a more customizable experience to end-users.


Before AtScale c2025.9.0: "New Parameter" option is disabled

Set the following global_settings.yml value:
"xmla.discover.properties.daxdialect": tabular1600

 

Summary:

  • AtScale c2025.9.0 supports Power BI Field Parameters by enabling the "tabular1600" dax dialect setting and AtScale Model-specific URLs.
    • Be sure to use the URL that connects to the specific AtScale "Model" and not to the "Catalog"
  • PBI converts "Live Connection" to a "Direct Query" connection to the AtScale Model using a thin client-side model.
  • PBI "Report Parameters" offer Report Users a dynamic reporting experience that reduces dashboard complexity and maintenance.

Demo
 

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