What is the difference between EXCLUDE LOD and a regular aggregate when a dimension filter is applied?

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What is the difference between EXCLUDE LOD and a regular aggregate when a dimension filter is applied?

Key points

  • EXCLUDE LOD is evaluated before dimension filters
  • Regular aggregates do not have the same evaluation timing as EXCLUDE LOD
  • Dimension filters may not affect EXCLUDE LOD results unless promoted to context filters
  • EXCLUDE LOD removes the specified dimension from the calculation

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