PATHLENGTH DAX Function (Parent-child)
Returns returns the number of items in a particular path string. This function returns 1 for the path generated for an ID at the top/root of a hierarchy.
Syntax
| Parameter | Attributes | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Path |
A string which contains a delimited list of IDs. |
Return values
The number of items that are parents to the specified item in a given PATH result, including the specified item.
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Last update: Jan 11, 2021 » Contribute » Show contributors
Contributors: Alberto Ferrari, Marco Russo
MSDN documentation: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dax/pathlength-function-dax