ALWAYSAPPLY DAX Function (Filter)
Modifies how filters are applied while evaluating a GROUPCROSSAPPLY or GROUPCROSSAPPLYTABLE function.
Syntax
| Parameter | Attributes | Description |
|---|---|---|
| TableExpression |
Any table expression. |
Return values
Remarks
This function is mainly used internally by Power BI to query remote models in composite models.
You use ALWAYSAPPLY within the context GROUPCROSSAPPLY and GROUPCROSSAPPLYTABLE functions, to override the standard behavior of those functions.
By default, a value filter does not affect measure if it doesn’t change filter context. This behavior can be controlled by ALWAYSAPPLY function so that an empty table can still affect measure even if it doesn’t change filter context.
Related functions
Other related functions are:
Last update: Dec 28, 2025 » Contribute » Show contributors
Contributors: Alberto Ferrari, Marco Russo
Microsoft documentation: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dax/alwaysapply-function-dax