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Helen_Brunyee
Helper I
5 years ago

Data is blank when using existing Power BI Dataset

Hello,   I was hoping someone would be able to help me. I am trying to connect to an existing Power Bi Dataset on Desktop.   I have used this function before absolutely fine, when using a dataset...
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Pragati11's avatar
Pragati11
Super User
5 years ago

Hi Helen_Brunyee ,

 

Are you trying this in Power BI Desktop?

If yes, can you see the updated data connection under Data Source Settings:

Also, try to add few screenshots around your issue.

 

Thanks,

Pragati

 

 

 

Helen_Brunyee's avatar
Helen_Brunyee
Helper I
5 years ago

Hi Pragati11 ,

 

Thank you for getting back to me.

 

It won't let me upload screenshots - it deletes them once I've posted for some reason...

 

Yes, this is on Power BI Desktop. Using 'Get Data' > 'Power BI Datasets' > Select the existing dataset

 

When opening the Data Source Settings, I get the choose dataset window again, rather than the usual window (which you screenshotted). 

 

Thanks,

Helen

 

  • Pragati11's avatar
    Pragati11
    Super User
    5 years ago

    Hi Helen_Brunyee ,

     

    It's kind of hard to judge the issue without screesnhots.

    Try uploading jpg images again or try uploading them to a downloadable dropbox link may be.

     

    Thanks,

    Pragati

    • Helen_Brunyee's avatar
      Helen_Brunyee
      Helper I
      5 years ago

      Hi Pragati11 ,

       

      I have converted them to JPG's, let see if this works:

       

      Yes, this is on Power BI Desktop. Using 'Get Data' > 'Power BI Datasets' > Select the existing dataset:

       

       

      When opening the Data Source Settings, I get the choose dataset window again, rather than the usual window (which you screenshotted). 

       

      For reference, here is what I get when trying to use the data (the column fields load, but when selecting, no data pulls through):

       

       

      Thanks,

      Helen

      • Pragati11's avatar
        Pragati11
        Super User
        5 years ago

        Hi Helen_Brunyee ,

         

        Thanks for the screenshots. They are really helpful.

         

        You data source settings window is different because you are connected to a Online Power BI dataset.

        I see in your next screesnhot that you are moving columns from multiple tables to your visual.

        1. Is there a relationship between these tables in your underlying Power BI dataset?
        2. Are all these tables updated to the same timeframe or instance?

        Thanks,

        Pragati