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Anonymous
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3 years ago
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Convert storage mode from direct query to import, data source as power bi datasets

Hi,   Is there a way to convert the storage mode from direct query to import mode without having to delete and redo the entire model?   I have a report where I pull multiple power bi datasets, in...
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    pratyashasamal
    3 years ago

    Hi Anonymous ,
    You can go to Power BI Desktop, go to Model view-->Advanced and change the storage mode from DirectQuery to Import .

    Similar issue is also resolved in this particular community post . You also follow that post :
    https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Desktop/How-to-change-direct-query-to-import-query/m-p/100996

    Thanks ,
    Pratyasha Samal 
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pratyashasamal
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3 years ago

Hi Anonymous ,
When Power BI Desktop detects an incompatible configuration, it may disallow the change .
Can you please let me know what is the datasource ?
Thanks ,
Pratyasha Samal

 

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Anonymous
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3 years ago

Hi pratyashasamal ,

 

The data sources I am trying to switch to import mode are power bi datasets.

Thank you.