Does using power bi parameters with direct query mode prevent refresh?

[afaro]

I know direct query in power bi doesn't allow calculated tables as that blocks automatic refresh. 

Are power bi parameters defined something like this cause any problems with refresh?: 

Table1 and Table2 are both queried using DirectQuery in report.
I noticed the symbol for parameter and calculated table on data tab seems to be the same.

Measures = {
    ("Measure1", NAMEOF('Table1'[Measure1]), 0),
    ("Measure2", NAMEOF('Table2'[Measure2]), 1)
}

[Anonymous]

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[Anonymous]

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[Anonymous]

Hi @afaro ,

Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft Fabric Community. Also thank you @amitchandak  and @TomOs  for your inputs.

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[amitchandak · Accepted solution]

@afaro , Parameter table, and Calculated table are both import modes. So should be fine. Juts check the Table type in Model View.

[TomOs]

Using Power BI parameters with DirectQuery mode does not inherently block refresh, but there are some caveats. Unlike calculated tables, which generate static data at load time, parameters act as dynamic inputs and are usually resolved at query execution, making them more flexible

However, issues can arise if the parameters influence calculated tables or columns, as those require import mode or static evaluation. Also, if parameters are used to dynamically filter DirectQuery sources in ways that create complex query dependencies, you might run into performance or refresh issues

The icon similarity between parameters and calculated tables in the data tab is just a UI design choice and doesn't indicate the same behavior. If you're seeing refresh problems, check if your parameters indirectly reference computed elements that require Import mode.