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amir_tohidi
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Advocate I

Create table from SQL query

Hello,

 

In the dekstop data model, is it possible to create a table using a SQL query?

 

I am unable to load the underlying tables (just keeps importing forever) so I want to try loading the same tables using a SELECT TOP 1000 * to see if that works.

 

BTW - I have done this in Excel PowerPivot successfully.

 

Thanks in advance...

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Seth_C_Bauer
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@amir_tohidi Yes. Just connect to SQL, and click on the "Advanced Options" and the drop down will include an area for you to enter a SQL Query.


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Seth_C_Bauer
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@amir_tohidi Yes. Just connect to SQL, and click on the "Advanced Options" and the drop down will include an area for you to enter a SQL Query.


Looking for more Power BI tips, tricks & tools? Check out PowerBI.tips the site I co-own with Mike Carlo. Also, if you are near SE WI? Join our PUG Milwaukee Brew City PUG

Thank you! So easy when you know how 🙂

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