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Hello everyone,
I am looking for a document, a link or anything concerning the missing functionality of Power BI Desktop when you use DirectQuery, LiveConnect or Import (like Power Query, Model, DAX function, ...).
Can you help me ?
Thank you all.
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@Anonymous ,
Use the below Link to get complete Deets, Pros and Cons of all connection modes.
https://radacad.com/directquery-live-connection-or-import-data-tough-decision
Please don't forget to hit THUMBS UP and Accept this as a solution if it helps you!
@Anonymous ,
Use the below Link to get complete Deets, Pros and Cons of all connection modes.
https://radacad.com/directquery-live-connection-or-import-data-tough-decision
Please don't forget to hit THUMBS UP and Accept this as a solution if it helps you!
Hi @Anonymous
isn't it enough?
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-Us/power-bi/desktop-use-directquery#limitations-of-directquery Limitations of DirectQuery section
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