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amolt
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How can I update the PowerBi semantic model schema when I make changes to the source structure?

Hi, 

In Microsoft Fabric, I initially created a schema in a warehouse.

I use this warehouse to create a report using PowerBi Desktop. From this point on, I can no longer see the schema changes I make in the warehouse. If I add a column to a dw table, I can't see it in the PowerBI model.
Is this normal?
How can I update the PowerBi semantic model schema when I make changes to the source structure?
What's more, even when I delete the table from the semantic model, and add it again, I get back exactly the same structure as before, without the new column...

 

Thanks for your help

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Hi @Greg_Deckler , 

Thanks for your answer.

I don't know if this will solve the problem, but in the "Home" tab of dw Fabric, in the "Settings" menu, you can change the default model settings.

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And activate automatic synchro.

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I've yet to test it.

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Greg_Deckler
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@amolt Been struggling with this as well. The default model was supposed to be able to sync with the lakehouse, keeping it up-to-date with changes made. Used to be turned on by default. Now it seems like the default is the opposite, it is turned off. But now I can't even find the option any longer to keep the two in sync. Frustrating.



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Hi @Greg_Deckler , 

Thanks for your answer.

I don't know if this will solve the problem, but in the "Home" tab of dw Fabric, in the "Settings" menu, you can change the default model settings.

amolt_0-1708448530620.png

 

 

And activate automatic synchro.

amolt_1-1708448562441.png

 


I've yet to test it.

@amolt Ah, I found it again. You go to the settings for the default SQL Analytics Endpoint and enable syncing the default semantic model.



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