topic Python as data source, cannot save as .pbit without script running again in Developer https://community.fabric.microsoft.com/t5/Developer/Python-as-data-source-cannot-save-as-pbit-without-script-running/m-p/3259805#M53686 <P>I'm using Desktop and have a working Python script as a data source.&nbsp; It contains API creds and I want to scrub them before sharing a .pbit.&nbsp; When removing the creds in Advanced Editor, I can Close with no Apply.&nbsp; However, when I try to create a .pbit, there is a message stating the changes must be applied first.&nbsp; If I Apply the changes, doing so runs the Python script without creds, fails and thus, no .pbit can be created.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Is there a way to edit the .pbit directly or with an external editor so that the .pbit can be generated and scrubbed?&nbsp; I've tried Tabular Editor and it doesnt allow me to do this (edit Python in the Data Source).&nbsp; Or, is there a way to prevent Desktop from running scripts on Close &amp; Apply?&nbsp;&nbsp;</P> Tue, 30 May 2023 14:03:15 GMT TP-101 2023-05-30T14:03:15Z Python as data source, cannot save as .pbit without script running again https://community.fabric.microsoft.com/t5/Developer/Python-as-data-source-cannot-save-as-pbit-without-script-running/m-p/3259805#M53686 <P>I'm using Desktop and have a working Python script as a data source.&nbsp; It contains API creds and I want to scrub them before sharing a .pbit.&nbsp; When removing the creds in Advanced Editor, I can Close with no Apply.&nbsp; However, when I try to create a .pbit, there is a message stating the changes must be applied first.&nbsp; If I Apply the changes, doing so runs the Python script without creds, fails and thus, no .pbit can be created.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Is there a way to edit the .pbit directly or with an external editor so that the .pbit can be generated and scrubbed?&nbsp; I've tried Tabular Editor and it doesnt allow me to do this (edit Python in the Data Source).&nbsp; Or, is there a way to prevent Desktop from running scripts on Close &amp; Apply?&nbsp;&nbsp;</P> Tue, 30 May 2023 14:03:15 GMT https://community.fabric.microsoft.com/t5/Developer/Python-as-data-source-cannot-save-as-pbit-without-script-running/m-p/3259805#M53686 TP-101 2023-05-30T14:03:15Z