The Markos Odyssey

Road Trips

The Long Way Around – Day 0 – Sydney to Bathurst

2 October 20242 October 20242 min read

Day 0 of the Long Way Euround is finally here! After months of planning and anxiously waiting to head off, it feels amazing to finally

Road Trips

The Long Way Euround – Prologue

2 October 20242 October 20245 min read

It’s now become tradition between several of us in the Mercedes-Benz Club of New South Wales (MBCNSW), that each year we embark on a road

Making Power BI Field Parameters Play Nice

26 September 202426 September 20244 min read

In November 2023, Microsoft introduced Field Parameters in Power BI. Despite their 90% completion, they require workarounds for full functionality. This article discusses creating and using field parameters to dynamically change visuals, manage slicers, and handle selected values without errors. Advanced techniques include using multiple field parameter tables for enhanced functionality.

Data Power BI

Things I Hate About Power BI

24 September 202424 September 20245 min read

This post highlights three frustrations with Power BI: 1) Column chart data labels not adhering to the Outside End position, requiring workarounds. 2) Dual-axis charts lacking an intuitive way to align scales, making comparative analysis difficult. 3) Consistently slow response times when creating new columns or measures, hampering productivity.