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Matjo
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Create scheme by limiting rows imported

‎11-20-2017 07:58 AM

Hi, 

I have an unknown database with 60 tables. It it possible to use Power BI to import top 100 rows max per table in order to show the scheme?

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ImkeF
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‎11-20-2017 08:17 AM

Yes, Table.FirstN is the function for it.

 

There is also other usefull functions like: Table.Schema and Table.Profile that return intertesting details about your data.

 

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ImkeF
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‎11-20-2017 08:17 AM

Yes, Table.FirstN is the function for it.

 

There is also other usefull functions like: Table.Schema and Table.Profile that return intertesting details about your data.

 

Imke Feldmann (The BIccountant)

If you liked my solution, please give it a thumbs up. And if I did answer your question, please mark this post as a solution. Thanks!

How to integrate M-code into your solution -- How to get your questions answered quickly -- How to provide sample data -- Check out more PBI- learning resources here -- Performance Tipps for M-queries

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