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Hassanz
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Creating Connection is Model - Power BI Desktop

Hi everyone, 

I have been getting to see 'Creating Connection to Model' which is never ending while loading data to my model. I have changed the datasource from Web to an SQL based database. If I get the data using the Web link, it works fine. However, if I try to get data using SQL database, it just keep on trying to create connection. 
Is there a quick fix for this? 

 

I would really appreacite your help! 

Regards 

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jdbuchanan71
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In the options, try turning off the connections features in your file.

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Hi @jdbuchanan71 
Thank you for your suggestion.

I have applied these settings, but nothing changed. 

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