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danb
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7 years ago
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Convert Column from Text to Number in Direct Query

Hi Experts!  I am running into an issue around trying to convert a column that is connected via direct query from a database from "Text" to "Number" type. I know that the proper way to do this is to...
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  • zoloturu's avatar
    zoloturu
    7 years ago

    Hi danb,

     

    What if while connecting to a database using DirectQuery you will use NativeQuery, where you can do whatever you want?

    See example with CAST(CONVERT) below:

     

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    zoloturu
    7 years ago

    danb,

     

    it acts as a SQL batch (syntax is unlimited). So if you enter a query as I mentioned then it will be send to the database (calculations done on db side) and a result will be returned to Power BI. Use just SELECT statement and you will be safe. 

     

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v-piga-msft
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7 years ago

Hi danb,

 

By my tests, the solution from zoloturu could solve your problem.

 

If you have solved your problem, please always accept the replies making sense as solution to your question so that people who may have the same question can get the solution directly.

 

Best  Regards,

Cherry