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2 years ago

Dax query restricts saving the project

Hello,   I recently encountered a problem I cannot solve. Maybe you guys have an idea? I use Power BI Desktop as free to use. The application is connected to a postgresql database (version 16.3 f...
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2 years ago

Hi Anonymous 

 

Ensure that the file path where you're trying to save the project does not exceed the maximum length supported by Windows, which is 260 characters. This includes the full path from the drive letter to the file name and its extension.

Naming Files, Paths, and Namespaces - Win32 apps | Microsoft Learn

 

Verify that your file path does not contain any special characters that might not be recognized by Power BI Desktop. Sometimes, characters that are valid for file system paths are interpreted differently by applications.

 

Power BI Desktop might not be aware of changes made with other tools or applications until it's restarted. Try closing and reopening Power BI Desktop to see if this resolves the issue.

 

Best Regards

Zhengdong Xu
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