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Stanmore_1
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2 years ago
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Change Type without Query Editor

Hi,   I'm having issues connecting a Direct Query to a custom date table.  I know the issue is that I need to go into Transform Data and amend a 'Created On' column from DateTime to Date.  However,...
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    Anonymous
    2 years ago

    Hi Stanmore_1 ,

     

    Thanks for the reply from DataInsights,  please allow me to provide another insight:

     

    Please try converting the data type again in the power query editor without using a relationship. Complex relationships may result in ‘The type of the current preview value is too complex to display’ error.

     

    Alternatively, you can try using dataflow, which is a collection of tables created and managed in the workspace of the Power BI service. A table is a set of columns used to store data, much like a table in a database. You can transform this data into well-formatted, actionable information within it. You can add and edit tables in a data flow and manage data refresh schedules directly from the workspace where you created the data flow.


    More details can be found in the documentation: Creating a dataflow - Power BI | Microsoft Learn

     

    If your Current Period does not refer to this, please clarify in a follow-up reply.

     

    Best Regards,

    Clara Gong

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