Introduction: Drill-through functionality in Power BI enables users to navigate from a summary view to a detailed view within a report, making it a powerful feature for detailed data analysis. However, implementing cross drill-through becomes challenging when dealing with different table names. In this blog, we will explore how to set up cross drill-through in Power BI when the tables have different names.
Steps to Implement Cross Drill-Through with Different Table Names
Lets Assume User has two tables Sales_Data and Product_Details
STEP 1 : Import the table and create a source file as follows
STEP 2 : Make sure Cross drill through setting is on as follows
STEP 3 : Create A target file as follows
STEP 4 : Add the common Id i.e. Product_id in drill through section.
STEP 5 : Make sure Cross drill through setting is on as follows.
STEP 6 : As user know that user has different table name in both source and target so in this case user needs to change and rename the table in source file same as target file as follows.
STEP 7 : Go to source file and rename the table as follows.
STEP 8 :Publish both i.e. Source and Target file in workspace as follows
STEP 9 : Once the source and target file is published in workspace ,open the source file and right click on grid to drill down as follows
It will show the output as follows
Conclusions :
Cross drill-through functionality in Power BI is a powerful feature that enhances data analysis capabilities. When dealing with tables and columns that have the same names, careful planning and setup are required to ensure smooth navigation and accurate data representation. By following the steps outlined in this blog and adhering to best practices, you can effectively implement cross drill-through in your Power BI reports.