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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's avatar
    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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Anonymous
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3 years ago

Hi pratyashasamal ,

 

My storage mode is not clickable, and doesn't have the "(Click to change)" option.

Please note that the report contains other tables from other sources, such as excel files from sharepoint folder. These are already in import mode - hence "Storage Mode: Mixed" in the screenshot. 

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pratyashasamal
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3 years ago

Hi Anonymous ,

Can you see something like this in Query Editor, Change the Connection Settings to Import Mode.
Thanks ,
Pratyasha Samal
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  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
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    3 years ago

    Hi pratyashasamal ,

     

    The direct queries don't show up in the query editor, so there is no way to change it this way either.

     

    Thank you!

  • dg123456789's avatar
    dg123456789
    Advocate III
    2 years ago

    I'm in the exact same spot. When you pull in a semantic model as a datasource you do not have the ability to view or edit this table in Power Query, which is why we need to be able to switch it to Import. 

     

    One workaround I've found is to use the SQL Server Analysis Services and then SUMMARIZECOLUMNS but then you will not be able to schedule automatic refreshes in the powerbi service.