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Anonymous
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8 years ago
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Direct Query - Limits ability to manipulate data (removes the Data section)

I am new to Power BI and have tried to get up to speed on Direct Query vs. Import.  Most makes sense from the research I have done but I am still struggling with users saying that Direct Query limiti...
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    v-huizhn-msft
    8 years ago

    Hi Anonymous,

    Yes, you create a table visual including all the columns, you will view all data you loaded.

    Best Regards,
    Angelia

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Anonymous
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8 years ago

Angelia -

 

I can get Direct Query.

 

My question - I still don't understand what the data section gives me that I can't get elsewhere within PowerBI? Even with out data (Direct Query) section I can create calc measures and columns.

 

Thanks,

Steve

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v-huizhn-msft
Microsoft Employee
8 years ago

Hi Anonymous,

Yes, you create a table visual including all the columns, you will view all data you loaded.

Best Regards,
Angelia