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Anonymous
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Can't add new column

I'm using PowerBI desktop app connected to Azure Analysis Services database.

in one table I have StartDate Column I tried to add new column like StartDateMonthName but all menus options to edit the table are disabled except "new measure".

 

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LivioLanzo
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Hi @Anonymous

 

you can't modify the data model when connecting live to SSAS or Azure AS. If this column is of great importance then you need to have it added in Azure

 

http://radacad.com/live-connection-when-power-bi-comes-hybrid

 


 


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LivioLanzo
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Hi @Anonymous

 

you can't modify the data model when connecting live to SSAS or Azure AS. If this column is of great importance then you need to have it added in Azure

 

http://radacad.com/live-connection-when-power-bi-comes-hybrid

 


 


Did I answer your question correctly? Mark my answer as a solution!


Proud to be a Datanaut!  

Anonymous
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Thank you. That's what I have looked for

Hi @Anonymous,

 

It seems that you have solved your problem, please always accept the replies making sense as solution to your question so that people who may have the same question can get the solution directly.

 

Best  Regards,

Cherry

Community Support Team _ Cherry Gao
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