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LaTeX to DAX Converter

Transform LaTeX tables into DAX calculated tables for Power BI

LaTeX Input

DAX Output

About LaTeX to DAX Converter

Convert LaTeX tables to DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) calculated tables for Power BI, Analysis Services, and Excel Power Pivot. Perfect for creating static reference tables and test data in your data models.

Key Features

  • Multiple DAX Formats: TABLE(), DATATABLE(), or ROW()/UNION() functions
  • Automatic Type Detection: Detects INTEGER, DOUBLE, STRING, BOOLEAN, and DATETIME
  • Type Definitions: DATATABLE format includes explicit type declarations
  • Proper Escaping: Handles quotes and special characters correctly
  • BLANK() Support: Empty cells converted to BLANK() function
  • Usage Instructions: Optional comments with implementation steps
  • Custom Table Names: Name your calculated tables as needed

How to Use

  1. Input LaTeX Table: Paste your LaTeX table or upload a .tex file
  2. Set Table Name: Choose a name for your Power BI table
  3. Select DAX Format: Choose TABLE, DATATABLE, or ROW/UNION format
  4. Review Output: The DAX expression generates automatically
  5. Copy to Power BI: Paste into Power BI's "New Table" formula bar

DAX Format Options

  • TABLE(): Simple format, best for small tables with mixed types
  • DATATABLE(): Includes type definitions, more efficient for large tables
  • ROW()/UNION(): Calculated table format, useful for single rows or complex scenarios

Example Conversion

LaTeX Input:

\begin{tabular}{llll}
\toprule
Product & Sales & Region & Active \\
\midrule
Laptop & 1250 & North & true \\
Mouse & 450 & South & true \\
\bottomrule
\end{tabular}

DAX Output (DATATABLE format):

MyTable = 
DATATABLE(
    "Product", STRING,
    "Sales", INTEGER,
    "Region", STRING,
    "Active", BOOLEAN,
    {
        "Laptop", 1250, "North", TRUE,
        "Mouse", 450, "South", TRUE
    }
)

Common Use Cases

  • Reference Tables: Create lookup tables for categories, regions, etc.
  • Test Data: Generate sample data for testing DAX measures
  • Static Dimensions: Build dimension tables without external data sources
  • Academic Research: Import research data tables into Power BI
  • Configuration Tables: Store settings and parameters in your data model

Supported Data Types

  • INTEGER: Whole numbers (positive)
  • DOUBLE: Decimal numbers
  • STRING: Text data
  • BOOLEAN: TRUE/FALSE values
  • DATETIME: Date values (auto-detected from patterns)
  • BLANK(): Empty cells

Power BI Implementation

  1. Open Power BI Desktop
  2. Go to the "Modeling" tab
  3. Click "New Table"
  4. Paste the generated DAX expression
  5. Press Enter to create the table
  6. The table will appear in your Fields pane

About DAX

DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) is a formula language used in Power BI, Analysis Services, and Excel Power Pivot. It's designed for creating calculated columns, measures, and tables in data models.

Privacy & Security

All conversions happen locally in your browser. Your LaTeX data is never uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security.