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Power Query and Power Pivot in Microsoft Excel:  A Quickstart Guide   Course Description   Copyright Ross Maynard 2022   Course Description Power Query and Power Pivot are two tools available in Microsoft Excel. If you are serious about data analysis, then you need to know how to use these tools. This Quickstart guide will give you the skills you need to get started with these powerful features. The Power Query tool allows you to import external data and then modify it to meet your needs, before loading it into Excel. These editing tasks are all things you can do manually in Excel, but Power Query greatly speeds things up when you have a large volume of data. The Power Pivot tool allows you to connect multiple data tables in an extended pivot table. Power Pivot also introduces new analysis and query tools to further enhance data analysis. If data analysis is your thing, then this course will help you get up to speed with these feature-filled tools. Through screen-capture video, the course provides a step-by-step guide to the foundation skills needed to use both Power Query and Power Pivot effectively. The course is designed to make your first steps into Power Query easy and to build your confidence to use them on your own. Both Power Query and Power Pivot are also available in Microsoft Power BI – the data visualisation suite. Once you have learned how to use Power Query and Power Pivot in Excel with this course, you’ll have a head start in getting to grips with Power BI Get up to speed with Power Query and Power Pivot in Microsoft Excel with this Quickstart guide.     Key Learning Points  On completion of the course, delegates will be able to: Use Power Query to load data from an external source into Microsoft Excel Clean and manipulate external data before loading it into Excel Consolidate separate files with Power Query Update Excel tables with new data in the same format Use Power Query to “unpivot” report tables to prepare the data for analysis Explain the core functionality of Power Pivot Link data tables together in the Power Pivot data model Create pivot tables that draw data from several source data tables Create performance measures and new analysis in the Power Pivot data model Use the most popular DAX query language functions in Power Pivot     Curriculum Lesson 1: Power Query Quickstart Lesson 2: Consolidating Files with Power Query Lesson 3: Unpivoting a Table Lesson 4: Power Pivot Quickstart Lesson 5: Power Pivot – Adding Data and Functionality Lesson 6: Key DAX Functions for Power Pivot Lesson 7: The DAX CALCULATE Function Lesson 8: Key Learning Points     Pre-Course Requirements There are no pre-course requirements     Additional Resources Starter spreadsheets for each lesson are provided so that learners can follow the steps presented.     Course Tutor Your tutor is Ross Maynard. Ross is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants in the UK and has 30 years’ experience as a process improvement consultant specialising in business processes and organisation development. Ross is also a professional author of online training courses. Ross lives in Scotland with his wife, daughter and Cocker Spaniel     Questions What is the main feature of Power Query? The ability to link data tables together to create pivot tables that allow data to be drawn from any and all of the source tables The ability to clean and manipulate large volumes of external data efficiently and to load the result into Microsoft Excel The removal of Microsoft Excel’s restrictions on file sizes and the number of rows of data allowed The ability to visualise data in dashboards and management reports     What is the main feature of Power Pivot? The ability to link data tables together to create pivot tables that allow data to be drawn from any and all of the source tables The ability to clean and manipulate large volumes of external data efficiently and to load the result into Microsoft Excel The removal of Microsoft Excel’s restrictions on file sizes and the number of rows of data allowed The ability to visualise data in dashboards and management reports     Which of the following actions cannot be performed within Power Query? Split text into multiple columns Trimming text and removing spaces Creating calculated columns using DAX functions Make date based calculations   Which of the following statements is true? You can use Power Query to combine files that have the same format and open them all in the same spreadsheet You can use Power Query to link data tables and create pivot tables that pull data items from all the linked tables You can use Power Query to create interactive dashboard reports You can use Power Query to export data files to Microsoft Access and other databases     Which of the following provides a compelling case to use Power Pivot in Microsoft Excel? The data visualisation and presentation features of Power Pivot are much more powerful than those in Excel Power Pivot offers the ability to clean large files of data imported from other systems quickly Existing reports and tables can be “reverse engineered” (unpivoted) to create data tables for more advanced analysis Files sizes in Power Pivot are smaller than in Excel and there is no limit on the number of rows of data that can be stored. This makes it much faster and more efficient to use Power Pivot for large data sets     Power Pivot uses analysis functions from the DAX formula language. What does “DAX” stand for? Digital Architecture Extraction Data Arbitrage Extrapolation Display Analytics Extension Data Analysis Expressions Deeply Annoying Exercise   The DAX CALCULATE function is one of the most powerful and useful functions available in Power Pivot. Which statement best describes it? It performs row by row calculations defined by the user and adds the total of them all together for a specified table It performs row by row calculations defined by the user and displays the maximum result for a specified table It performs a defined calculation and then applies filters specified by the user It filters the data in a specified table according to criteria set by the user   As well as in Power Pivot in Microsoft Excel, in what application are DAX functions also available? Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Forms Microsoft Teams Microsoft Power BI   How do DAX functions differ from Microsoft Excel functions? DAX functions are designed specifically for use with SQL based data sources DAX functions are completely new and provide additional functionality within Microsoft Excel DAX functions never take a cell reference or a range as reference, but instead take a column or table as reference DAX date and time functions return a date as a serial number, whereas Excel date and time functions return a datetime data type  

There is a lot to learn in Power BI, this course takes a comprehensive look at the fundamentals of analysing data and includes a balanced look at the four main components that make up Power BI Desktop: Report view, Data view, Model view, and the Power Query Editor. It also demonstrates how to utilise the online Power BI service. It looks at authoring tools that enable you to connect to and transform data from a variety of sources, allowing you to produce detailed reports through a range of visualisations, in an interactive and dynamic way. It also includes a detailed look at formulas by writing both M functions in Power Query, and DAX functions in Desktop view. This knowledge will allow you to take your reports to the next level. The aim of this course is to provide a complete introduction to understanding the Power BI analysis process, by working hands-on with examples that will equip you with the necessary skills to start applying your learning straight away. 1 Getting Started The Power BI ecosystem Opening Power BI Desktop Power BI's four views Introduction to Dashboards 2 Importing Files Importing data sources Importing an Excel file Importing a CSV file Importing a database Connect to an SQL Server Database Import vs. Direct Query Importing from the web Importing a folder of files Managing file connections 3 Shape Data in the Query Editor The process of shaping data Managing data types Keeping and removing rows Add a custom column Appending tables together Hiding queries in reports Fixing error issues Basic maths operations 4 The Data Model Table relationships Relationship properties 5 Merge Queries Table join kinds Merging tables 6 Inserting Dashboard Visuals Things to keep in mind Inserting maps Formatting Maps Inserting charts Formatting Charts Inserting a tree map Inserting a table, matrix, and card Controlling number formats About report themes Highlighting key points Filter reports with slicers Sync slicers across dashboards Custom web visuals 7 Publish and share Reports Publishing to Power BI service Editing online reports Pinning visuals to a dashboard What is Q&A? Sharing dashboards Exporting reports to PowerPoint Exporting reports as PDF files 8 The Power Query Editor Fill data up and down Split column by delimiter Add a conditional column More custom columns Merging columns 9 The M Functions Inserting text functions Insert an IF function Create a query group 10 Pivoting Tables Pivot a table Pivot and append tables Pivot but don't aggregate Unpivot tables Append mismatched headers 11 Data Modelling Expanded Understanding relationships Mark a date table 12 DAX New Columns New columns and measures New column calculations Insert a SWITCH function 13 Introduction to DAX Measures Common measure functions Insert a SUM function Insert a COUNTROWS function Insert a DISTINCTCOUNT function Insert a DIVIDE function DAX rules 14 The CALCULATE Measure The syntax of CALCULATE Insert a CALCULATE function Control field summarisation Things of note 15 The SUMX measure X iterator functions Anatomy of SUMX Insert a SUMX function When to use X functions 16 Time Intelligence Measures Importance of a calendar table Insert a TOTALYTD function Change financial year end date Comparing historical data Insert a DATEADD function 17 Hierarchies and Groups Mine data using hierarchies Compare data in groups

Expand your Power BI knowledge and take your reports to the next level. Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) This course is aimed at existing users who want to expand their skills to use advanced reporting techniques and use DAX to create calculated columns and measures. Participants should have either attended our Power BI – Introduction course or have equivalent knowledge. You should be able to import and transform data and create simple reports. Objectives  By the end of the course you will be able to: Import and connect data tables Create and use date calendars Create calculated columns Create and use measures Use drill down and drill through Create Tooltip pages Add and customise slicers Add action buttons Streamline your report for use in the Power BI Service Content Review of importing and loading data Importing data Transforming data Adding custom columns Creating data models Building visuals Creating date calendars Building date tables Creating Financial Year information Including Month and Day information Creating calculated columns Power Query custom columns vs DAX columns Creating DAX calculated columns Creating measures Implicit vs Explicit Measures Building measures Using DAX Common DAX functions Drill Down vs Drill Through Review of drill down Creating drill through pages Using drill through Creating ToolTips Pages Adding pages to use for Tooltips Linking ToolTip pages to visuals Using action buttons Adding images Adding buttons Setting actions Working with slicers Adding slicers Changing slicer settings Syncing slicers between pages Showing what has been sliced Setting slicer interactions Techniques in the Power BI Service Hiding the navigation bar Stopping users manually filtering

Description: This Microsoft Excel 2016 PowerPivot takes a look at the free PowerPivot add-in for Microsoft Excel 2016. It is a program for all users of PowerPivot to get a good grasp of how its features are set and how it works. It covers interface features, techniques for manipulating PowerPivot data. You will learn how to create PowerPivot reports, the structure of DAX functions, and ways to distribute PowerPivot data. So, if you are interested to develop your skills and knowledge, you shouldn't be late to join this course. Learning Outcomes: Explore PowerPivot applications Importing data from different sources Creating linked tables Organizing and formatting tables Creating calculated columns PowerPivot data filtering and sorting Creating PivotTables and PivotCharts, and filtering data using slicers Presenting Visual data through visual outlets Utilizing DAX functions for manipulating PowerPivot data Extracting data from tables using functions, and working with time dependent data Saving data in different formats and protecting reports Assessment: At the end of the course, you will be required to sit for an online MCQ test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately. You will instantly know whether you have been successful or not. Before sitting for your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. Certification: After completing and passing the course successfully, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. Who is this Course for? Microsoft Excel 2016 PowerPivot is certified by CPD Qualifications Standards and CiQ. This makes it perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic background. Requirements Our Microsoft Excel 2016 PowerPivot is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. Career Path After completing this course you will be able to build up accurate knowledge and skills with proper confidence to enrich yourself and brighten up your career in the relevant job market. Microsoft Excel 2016 PowerPivot Enable and Navigate 00:30:00 Import Data from Various Data Sources 01:00:00 Refresh Data from a Data Source 00:30:00 Create Linked Tables 00:30:00 Organize and Format Tables 00:30:00 Create Calculated Columns 00:30:00 Sort and Filter PowerPivot Data 00:30:00 Create and Manage Table Relationships 01:00:00 Create PivotTables 01:00:00 Create PivotCharts 00:30:00 Create Power Views 01:00:00 Filter Data Using Slicers 00:30:00 Present PivotTable Data Visually 01:00:00 Manipulate PowerPivot Data Using DAX Functions 01:00:00 Extract Data from Tables Using Functions 00:30:00 Save Reports in Different File Formats 01:00:00 Work with Time Dependent Data 00:30:00 Protect Reports 00:30:00 Activities and Exercise Files - Microsoft Excel 2016 PowerPivot 00:00:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- Microsoft Excel 2016 PowerPivot 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam- Microsoft Excel 2016 PowerPivot 00:20:00 Order Your Certificates and Transcripts Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

Are you someone wishing to learn the skills to analyze data professionally using Power BI? Do you want to learn to create impressive reports? Then this is the right course for you! Learn the complete workflow in Power BI from A-to-Z and advanced analytics with DAX-calculated columns and measures, forecasting, and advanced analytics.

The Microsoft Office 2016 Excel PowerPivot is designed for new PowerPivot users to get up to speed on how it works and its feature set. The course covers different features of the interface, techniques for manipulating PowerPivot data, how to create PowerPivot reports, the structure of DAX functions, and ways to distribute PowerPivot data. You will learn how to enable and navigate Power Pivot, how to manage data relationships, how to visualize Power Pivot data, how to create a Power Pivot report, and more. You will also learn some commonly used DAX functions. Prerequisite Course: Excel Level 3 or equivalent. Course Highlights Microsoft Office 2016 Excel PowerPivot is an award-winning and the best selling course that has been given the CPD Qualification Standards & IAO accreditation. It is the most suitable course anyone looking to work in this or relevant sector. It is considered one of the perfect courses in the UK that can help students/learners to get familiar with the topic and gain necessary skills to perform well in this field. We have packed Microsoft Office 2016 Excel PowerPivot into 19 modules for teaching you everything you need to become successful in this profession. To provide you ease of access, this course is designed for both part-time and full-time students. You can become accredited in just 12 hours, 30 minutes hours and it is also possible to study at your own pace. We have experienced tutors who will help you throughout the comprehensive syllabus of this course and answer all your queries through email. For further clarification, you will be able to recognize your qualification by checking the validity from our dedicated website. Why You Should Choose Microsoft Office 2016 Excel PowerPivot Lifetime access to the course No hidden fees or exam charges CPD Qualification Standards certification on successful completion Full Tutor support on weekdays (Monday - Friday) Efficient exam system, assessment and instant results Download Printable PDF certificate immediately after completion Obtain the original print copy of your certificate, dispatch the next working day for as little as £9. Improve your chance of gaining professional skills and better earning potential. Who is this Course for? Microsoft Office 2016 Excel PowerPivot is CPD Qualification Standards and IAO accredited. This makes it perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic backgrounds. Requirements Our Microsoft Office 2016 Excel PowerPivot is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. Career Path You will be ready to enter the relevant job market after completing this course. You will be able to gain necessary knowledge and skills required to succeed in this sector. All our Diplomas' are CPD Qualification Standards and IAO accredited so you will be able to stand out in the crowd by adding our qualifications to your CV and Resume. Microsoft Office 2016 Excel PowerPivot Enable and Navigate 00:30:00 Import Data from Various Data Sources 01:00:00 Refresh Data from a Data Source 00:30:00 Create Linked Tables 00:30:00 Organize and Format Tables 00:30:00 Create Calculated Columns 00:30:00 Sort and Filter PowerPivot Data 00:30:00 Create and Manage Table Relationships 01:00:00 Create PivotTables 01:00:00 Create PivotCharts 00:30:00 Create Power Views 01:00:00 Filter Data Using Slicers 00:30:00 Present PivotTable Data Visually 01:00:00 Manipulate PowerPivot Data Using DAX Functions 01:00:00 Extract Data from Tables Using Functions 00:30:00 Save Reports in Different File Formats 01:00:00 Work with Time Dependent Data 00:30:00 Protect Reports 00:30:00 Activities and Exercise Files - Microsoft Office 2016 Excel PowerPivot 00:00:00

This course explains how huge chunks of data can be analyzed and visualized using the power of the data analyst toolbox. You will learn Python programming, advanced pivot tables' concepts, the magic of Power BI, perform analysis with Alteryx, master Qlik Sense, R Programming using R and R Studio, and create stunning visualizations in Tableau Desktop.

About this Training Course  This 3 full-day training course will introduce participants to the Microsoft Power BI® software solution for extracting, manipulating, visualising and analysing data. This is a very practical, hands-on course that takes participants through a series of exercises which help users understand the Power BI® environment, how to use the key areas of functionality, and how to apply the tools it contains to design and produce analyses of their own data. The first two days focus on learning the key concepts and practising these using clean, simple datasets. The third day provides participants with the opportunity to apply what they've learned to their own data. This makes the course far more relevant and meaningful for them, it allows our facilitator to help them structure their data models, queries and DAX formulas correctly, and it allows our facilitator to help them solve any additional problems that may arise but which were not covered as part of the standard the course. In addition, at the end of the day, each participant walks away with something of real, practical use for their job role. Many previous participants have remarked that they obtained the most value from the course during the third day because otherwise, they wouldn't be able to do what they need to do. This is an introductory course and although it does not assume any prior experience with Power BI®, participants will gain much more from the course if they have at least used Power BI® a little prior to attending. Participants who have taught themselves Power BI® will also benefit from attending as the course will fill-in a number of gaps in their knowledge and will also extend what they know. A general understanding of databases, Excel formulas, and Excel Pivot Tables is useful though not essential. Comprehensive course notes, exercises and completed solutions are included. Microsoft® PowerBI® is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Training Objectives Upon completion of this training course, participants will be able to: Confidently use the Power BI® solution, including Power BI® Desktop, PowerBI®.com and the Power BI® Gateway Extract data from a variety of data sources and manipulate the data extracted so it is ready for analysis Combine data sources together and gain an introductory understanding of the M language Write formulas using the DAX language for generating custom columns, measures and tables Design reports and dashboards using a wide range of both built-in and custom visuals Publish reports and dashboards to PowerBI®.com Share reports and dashboards with others using PowerBI®.com Customize reports and dashboards so that different user groups automatically see their own personalized views Target Audience This training course is intended for: Financial Analysts Accountants Budgeting and planning specialists Treasury Risk Managers Strategic Planners This is an introductory course and although it does not assume any prior experience with Power BI®, participants will gain much more from the course if they have at least used Power BI® a little prior to attending. Participants who have taught themselves Power BI® will also benefit from attending as the course will fill-in a number of gaps in their knowledge and will also extend what they know. A general understanding of databases, Excel formulas, and Excel Pivot Tables is useful though not essential. Comprehensive course notes, exercises and completed solutions are included. Course Level Basic or Foundation Trainer Your expert course leader has a Masters (Applied Finance & Investment), B.Comm (Accounting & Information Systems), CISA, FAIM, F Fin and is a Microsoft Certified Excel Expert. He has over 20 years' experience in financial modelling, forecasting, valuation, model auditing, and management reporting for clients throughout the world. He is skilled in the development and maintenance of analytical tools and financial models for middle-market companies to large corporates, at all levels of complexity, in both domestic and international settings. He has trained delegates from a wide variety of Oil & Gas companies including Chevron, Woodside, BHP Billiton, Petronas, Carigali, Shell, Nippon, Eni, Pertamina, Inpex, and many more. He provides training in financial modelling for companies throughout the Asia, Oceania, Middle East and African regions. Before his current role, he spent 6 years working in the Corporate and IT Consulting divisions of a large, multinational Chartered Accounting firm. He is the author of a number of white papers on financial modelling on subjects such as Financial Modelling Best Practices and Financial Model Auditing. Highlights from his oil and gas experience include: Development of economic models to assist Decision Analysts modelling for a wide range of scenarios for multinational oil & gas assets. Auditing and further development of life of project models for Chevron's Strategic Planning Division analysing their North West Shelf assets. Development of business plan and budgeting models for multinational oil & gas assets. Development of cash flow and taxation models for a variety of oil gas companies. Consulting on Sarbanes Oxley spreadsheet remediation and risk assessment. POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information post training support and fees applicable Accreditions And Affliations

Are you interested in sharing knowledge with others and gaining insightful conclusions from data? This online Power BI course is your comprehensive and in-depth introduction to this powerful software if you've ever been curious about the fascinating, artistic field of data analysis and visualisation. Microsoft Power BI has the potential to be your most effective tool. It comes with all of the features found in MS Excel, as well as many more. Power BI has a wide range of features and functionalities. By obtaining this Power BI training, you'll learn to make the most of all of Microsoft Power BI's features and produce insightful tables, graphs, and reports. Along with this Power BI course, you also receive a number of additional practical and supplemental courses in a package that will assist you in becoming an expert in the field of business and IT. With the supplementary business management course, you will acquire the technical abilities and business knowledge needed to put your skills to use in the industry. Working with various platform data, algorithms, and data structures all are part of the job description of a data analyst. As the course includes Data Structure and Graph theory algorithm courses, this package will aid in your skill improvement as a data analyst. These courses in this bundle will advance your Power BI proficiency and allow you to perform more reasonable experimentation with this Power BI tool. Along with this Power BI course, you will get 10 premium courses, an original hardcopy, 11 PDF Certificates (Main Course + Additional Courses) Student ID card as gifts. This Power BI Bundle Consists of the following Premium courses: Course 01: Complete Microsoft Power BI 2021 Course 02: Data Structures Complete Course Course 03: Computer Science: Graph Theory Algorithms Course 04: Introduction to Data Analysis Course 05: Business Analysis Level 3 Course 06: Strategic Business Management Course 07: Enterprise Risk: Identification and Mitigation Level 2 Course 08: GDPR Data Protection Level 5 Course 09: Functional Skills IT Course 10: Decision Making and Critical Thinking Course 11: Time Management With the help of this excellent package, you can develop a professional career in the IT sector while also increasing your own personal growth. To summarise your learning objectives of this bundle: you will be able to, Identify the Power BI components and workflows you need to know Create a data model in Power BI Translate data into graphics using Power BI features Understand different types of data structures and algorithms Perform data analysis and measure the performance of your model Acquire business knowledge about the IT industry Gain time management skills for working as a professional in the corporate sector Your new data visualisation abilities can be used in almost any field of study or employment, including data science, finance, and even graphic design. This can lead to a wide range of professional prospects. So enrol in this course right away to jumpstart your career. Benefits you'll get choosing Apex Learning: Pay once and get lifetime access to 11 CPD courses Free e-Learning App for engaging reading materials & helpful assistance Certificates, student ID for the course included in a one-time fee Free up your time - don't waste time and money travelling for classes Accessible, informative modules of course designed by expert instructors Learn about course at your ease - anytime, from anywhere Study the course from your computer, tablet or mobile device CPD accredited course - improve the chance of gaining professional skills Curriculum: Course 01: Complete Microsoft Power BI 2021 Introduction Preparing our Project Data Transformation - The Query Editor Data Transformation - Advanced Creating a Data Model Data Visualization Power BI & Python Storytelling with Data DAX - The Essentials DAX - The CALCULATE function Power BI Service - Power BI Cloud Row-Level Security More data sources Next steps to improve & stay up to date How will I get my Certificate? After successfully completing the Power BI course you will be able to order your CPD Accredited Certificates (PDF + Hard Copy) as proof of your achievement. PDF Certificate: Free (Previously it was £6*11 = £66) Hard Copy Certificate: Free (For The Title Course: Previously it was £10) PS The delivery charge inside the UK is £3.99, and the international students have to pay £9.99. CPD 115 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? There are no strict requirements, and any experienced computer user is expected to be able to finish the project. This bundle will also be beneficial for, Students from all academic disciplines Students interested in powerful data analysis techniques Anyone in business who wants to transform data into information Users of Excel who want to advance their reporting and analysis Requirements This Power BI course has been designed to be fully compatible with tablets and smartphones. Career path These different credentials will add value to your resume and give you access to a wide range of industries, including, but not limited to, Data analysis IT industry Business and management Freelance worker Entrepreneur Certificates Certificate of completion Digital certificate - Included Certificate of completion Hard copy certificate - Included You will get the Hard Copy certificate for the title course (Complete Microsoft Power BI) absolutely Free! Other Hard Copy certificates are available for £10 each. Please Note: The delivery charge inside the UK is £3.99, and the international students must pay a £9.99 shipping cost.

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