How do I alter a published PBI data set?

Hi Anonymous ,

According to your description, you first need to understand the concept of dataset on powerbi service. For different connection modes (import, direct query), the dataset is different.

Import mode loads the data from the data source to the powerbi, while direct query mode loads only the metadata source of the data source and other information.
Therefore, if you connect to a dataset as a data source in powerbi desktop, you need to determine its connection mode and just be able to customize the report based on this data source. In addition, if you want to make changes to the data model, you need to be able to access the corresponding data source.

Downloading pbix files from the service also has the following restrictions.

Best Regards,
Henry

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