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nannimora
Helper I
5 years ago
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Change Data Source

Hi i need to change data source of my pbix.  I have to switch from PostgreSQL to SQL. If i go to datasource settings i can only change server and database but i cant change the type (SQL, Excel, ecc...
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  • Greg_Deckler's avatar
    Greg_Deckler
    5 years ago

    nannimora Sure, create a new PBIX file that connects to your SQL data source. Open up Advanced Editor in Power Query and copy the Source and Navigation lines.  Now open a copy of your report that connects to the PostgreSQL database. Open Advanced Editor and replace the Source and Navigation lines with your copied Source and Navigation lines.

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Greg_Deckler
Community Champion
5 years ago

nannimora Sure, create a new PBIX file that connects to your SQL data source. Open up Advanced Editor in Power Query and copy the Source and Navigation lines.  Now open a copy of your report that connects to the PostgreSQL database. Open Advanced Editor and replace the Source and Navigation lines with your copied Source and Navigation lines.