CONVERT DAX Function (Math and Trig)
Convert an expression to the specified data type.
Syntax
| Parameter | Attributes | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Expression |
An expression which needs to be converted. |
|
| DataType |
An enumeration that includes: INTEGER, DOUBLE, STRING, BOOLEAN, CURRENCY, DATETIME. |
Return values
The value of the Expression converted to the desired DataType.
Examples
-- CONVERT converts any expression in the requested datatype
-- Supported data types are:
-- INTEGER, DOUBLE, STRING, BOOLEAN, CURRENCY, DATETIME
EVALUATE
{
( "Date1", CONVERT ( "12/25/1966", DATETIME ) ),
( "Date2", CONVERT ( "12-25-1966", DATETIME ) ),
( "Date3", CONVERT ( 12345, DATETIME ) ),
( "Date4", CONVERT ( FALSE, DATETIME ) )
}
| Value1 | Value2 |
|---|---|
| Date1 | 1966-12-25 00:00:00 |
| Date2 | 1966-12-25 00:00:00 |
| Date3 | 1933-10-18 00:00:00 |
| Date4 | 1899-12-30 00:00:00 |
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Last update: Dec 14, 2024 » Contribute » Show contributors
Contributors: Alberto Ferrari, Marco Russo
Microsoft documentation: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dax/convert-function-dax