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Is it possible to fetch the entire dataset (not just the user-given dimensions and measures) programmatically in a custom visual?
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Hi @Anonymous,
This is definitely not possible with custom visuals and is much the same way the core visuals work. Visuals don't know about the data model - they just know what data has been given to them from Power BI for the given data roles (field containers) specified in the visual capabilities and their logic will act upon it as designed.
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Daniel
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Hi @Anonymous,
This is definitely not possible with custom visuals and is much the same way the core visuals work. Visuals don't know about the data model - they just know what data has been given to them from Power BI for the given data roles (field containers) specified in the visual capabilities and their logic will act upon it as designed.
Regards,
Daniel
If my post solves your challenge, then please consider accepting as a solution to help other forum members find the answer more quickly 🙂
Proud to be a Super User!
On how to ask a technical question, if you really want an answer (courtesy of SQLBI)
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