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Vivek_ta
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Column Description

Can i get the source level column descriptions to the Power BI

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v-lgarikapat
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Hi @Vivek_ta ,

Thanks for reaching out to the Microsoft fabric community forum.

@Idrissshatila 

Thanks for your prompt response

@Vivek_ta 

To better understand and provide the right guidance, could you clarify a few things? Specifically, what data source are you working with (SQL Server, Synapse, Excel, etc.), and are the column descriptions already defined somewhere like extended properties or a metadata table? Also, how do you plan to use these descriptions in Power BI do you want them as tooltips, a reference table, or something else? Lastly, do you need the descriptions to update automatically with the data, or is a static import fine? Any additional detail would really help us point you in the right direction.

 

Looking forward to your response.

Best regards,
LakshmiNarayana.

 

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v-lgarikapat
Community Support
Community Support

Hi @Vivek_ta ,

Thanks for reaching out to the Microsoft fabric community forum.

@Idrissshatila 

Thanks for your prompt response

@Vivek_ta 

To better understand and provide the right guidance, could you clarify a few things? Specifically, what data source are you working with (SQL Server, Synapse, Excel, etc.), and are the column descriptions already defined somewhere like extended properties or a metadata table? Also, how do you plan to use these descriptions in Power BI do you want them as tooltips, a reference table, or something else? Lastly, do you need the descriptions to update automatically with the data, or is a static import fine? Any additional detail would really help us point you in the right direction.

 

Looking forward to your response.

Best regards,
LakshmiNarayana.

 

Hi @Vivek_ta ,

I wanted to follow up and confirm whether you’ve had the opportunity to review the information we provided. Should you have any questions or require further clarification, please don't hesitate to reach out.

 

Best Regards,

Lakshmi Narayana

Hi @Vivek_ta ,

If your issue has been resolved, please consider marking the most helpful reply  of @Idrissshatila as the accepted solution. This helps other community members who may encounter the same issue to find answers more efficiently.

If you're still facing challenges, feel free to let us know we’ll be glad to assist you further.

Looking forward to your response.

Best Regards,

Lakshmi

Hi @Vivek_ta , If your issue has been resolved, please consider marking the most helpful reply as the accepted solution. This helps other community members who may encounter the same issue to find answers more efficiently.

If you're still facing challenges, feel free to let us know we’ll be glad to assist you further.

Looking forward to your response.

Best regards,
LakshmiNarayana.

Vivek_ta
Regular Visitor

@Idrissshatila 
Thanks for the reply
So apart from manually entering details there is no option to bring the Source Descriptions to Power BI 

Hello @Vivek_ta ,

 

yes they should be added into the model, you may see if copilot in vs code would help if he has access to both sources.



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Idrissshatila
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Hello @Vivek_ta ,

 

column and measure description are entered manually, or you can make it through tmdl view as below screenshot

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