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Satya2277
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HOW to change Connectivity mode in power bi

I create one report using API import mode. How do i convert import mode connectivity to direct mode connectivity??

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FreemanZ
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hi @Satya2277 ,

 

Here i quote:

"You can't change from import to DirectQuery mode. You can switch from DirectQuery mode to import mode if you import all the necessary data. It's not possible to switch back."

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/connect-data/desktop-use-directquery

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FreemanZ
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Super User

hi @Satya2277 ,

 

Here i quote:

"You can't change from import to DirectQuery mode. You can switch from DirectQuery mode to import mode if you import all the necessary data. It's not possible to switch back."

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/connect-data/desktop-use-directquery

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