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snowrider1799
Helper I
6 years ago

Connecting to Dataflows via DirectQuery from PBI Desktop

Hi guys,   Is there any steps to connect to PBI Dataflows via Direct Query? I have the following settings configured (enhanced compute engine settings) in the Dataflows, but how do I connect to it...
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AllisonKennedy's avatar
AllisonKennedy
Community Champion
6 years ago
It was preview feature in May Desktop release:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/transform-model/service-dataflows-directquery

As per the second link that amitchandak has already posted, you need to enable it first in the Power BI Service with PREMIUM capacity, then it should be available in Desktop:
https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/power-bi-dataflows-direct-query-support/

What license do you have for Power BI?

https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi-premium/
snowrider1799's avatar
snowrider1799
Helper I
6 years ago

Hi AllisonKennedy 

 

I'm having premium workspace. And I've done the configuration.

 

 

I open my power bi desktop, but i don't see the direct query to pbi dataflows. Can you screenshot to me? 

  • parry2k's avatar
    parry2k
    Super User
    6 years ago

    snowrider1799 there are few more steps you need to make sure to do before using Dataflow with DQ:

     

    - after you turned on Enhanced Metadata on dataflow, you need to refresh the dataflow.

    - also make sure  "store dataset in enhanced metadata format" is turned off:

     

     

    and you will get the option to use DQ or Import

     

     

    Keep in mind this all is in Preview mode and will change with time.

     

     

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