Power Query - Avoid "Helper Queries" (+10 Cool Tricks)
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 Published On Feb 14, 2024

Learn how to avoid creating "Helper Queries" when extracting data from binary files.
Plus, see 10 incredibly useful Power Query & "M" code tricks to save valuable time and perform unthinkable data transformation acts.

"M" code examples (File download link:)
https://www.bcti.com//wp-content/YT_D...

00:27 When & why Helper Queries are created
01:29 Video Objectives
02:11 Avoiding Helper Queries when Working with CSV files
04:18 Filtering by File Extension (i.e., file type)
05:03 Filtering by Path (i.e., file location)
05:44 Removing unnecessary Meta Data
05:54 Utilizing "Helper Queries"
07:03 Removing unwanted rows using "good" errors
07:36 Avoiding "Helper Queries" when working with text files
07:50 Extract Binary content using a function
09:06 Filling in the missing steps
10:26 Avoiding "Helper Queries" when working with Binary files
12:57 Filtering nested tables before data extraction
15:07 Sorting columns during column extraction
15:54 Renaming columns during column extraction
16:37 Removing total rows using "good" errors
17:33 Find / Replace values

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