BITAND

How to Use the Power BI DAX function BITAND

In this article, we will take a closer look at the BITAND function and how you can use it in your Power BI reports and dashboards.

Understanding the BITAND Function

Before we dive into the details of using the BITAND function in Power BI, let’s first understand what this function does.

The BITAND function is a DAX function that returns the bitwise AND of two numbers. In other words, it takes two numbers and performs a logical AND operation between their bits. The resulting value is a number that represents the bits that are set in both input values.

Here is the syntax for the BITAND function:


BITAND(❰number1❱, ❰number2❱)


Here, `❰number1❱` and `❰number2❱` are the input values that you want to perform the bitwise AND operation on.

Using the BITAND Function in Power BI

Now that we have a basic understanding of what the BITAND function does, let’s see how we can use it in Power BI.

Suppose you have a table that contains a column with a set of flags that represent certain attributes. Each flag is represented by a bit that is either set or not set. For example, the flags could represent whether a product is in stock, whether it is on sale, and whether it is a new arrival.

To check whether a product is in stock and on sale, you can use the BITAND function as follows:


=IF(BITAND([Flags], 3) = 3, "In Stock and On Sale", "Out of Stock or Not on Sale")


Here, `[Flags]` is the name of the column that contains the flag values. We pass this column to the BITAND function along with the value `3`, which represents the bits for “in stock” and “on sale”. The resulting value is compared with `3`, and if it matches, the product is considered to be in stock and on sale.

You can also use the BITAND function to check whether a specific bit is set or not. For example, to check whether the bit for “new arrival” is set, you can use the following formula:


=IF(BITAND([Flags], 4) = 4, "New Arrival", "Not a New Arrival")


Here, we pass the `[Flags]` column to the BITAND function along with the value `4`, which represents the bit for “new arrival”. The resulting value is compared with `4`, and if it matches, the product is considered to be a new arrival.

The BITAND function is a powerful tool in Power BI that enables you to perform bitwise operations efficiently. By understanding how this function works and how to use it in your reports and dashboards, you can create more sophisticated analyses that help you make better decisions.

In summary, if you need to evaluate whether specific bits are set or not, or you need to perform other bitwise operations, the BITAND function is the perfect solution.

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