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handwepg
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6 years ago
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How do I see the data sources I am currently using?

How do I see what data source(s) currently feeds existing desktop reports?

 

A while back, I've built several reports, I think, using the data from model_1.pbix.  Now I'd like to make sure that model_1.pbix is my data source.

 

From the Home menu bar, when I click on Transform data, then Data Source Settings, I get a pop up window allowing me to "Select a dataset to create a report."  But no where does it indicate the dataset I am ***currently*** using on my ***existing*** reports.

 

I seem to recall I used to be able to see a screen indicating the current data source, but I can't find it anymore.

 

What am I missing?!

 

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Phil

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  • meenakp's avatar
    meenakp
    6 years ago

    handwepg, Probably your report is using "Live Connection Power BI dataset" (Shared Datasets). In those cases, you will see only "Reporting" icon on your far left.. But not tables or relationships. and No "Advanced Editor" either...When you open such PBIX, on the bottom left corner you should see "Connected live to the Power BI Dataset: xxxxx in yyyy workspace" where xxxxx is the dataset name.

     

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    • handwepg's avatar
      handwepg
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      6 years ago

      I don't see the "Data sources in current file" nor "Global permissions" radio buttons.

       

       

    • Anonymous's avatar
      Anonymous
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      2 years ago

      Thank you. This is exactly what i needed.

  • amitchandak's avatar
    amitchandak
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    6 years ago

    handwepg , Either use edit Data sources

    Or open data Transformation and Right click on Table and open advance Editor, You should get the source information there

    • handwepg's avatar
      handwepg
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      6 years ago

      Where do I find "Edit Data sources?"  Is it on the Home ribbon?

       

      When I click on "Transform Data" button on the Home ribbon, the only option that is not greyed out is "Data source setting."

       

  • meenakp's avatar
    meenakp
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    6 years ago

    handwepg, Probably your report is using "Live Connection Power BI dataset" (Shared Datasets). In those cases, you will see only "Reporting" icon on your far left.. But not tables or relationships. and No "Advanced Editor" either...When you open such PBIX, on the bottom left corner you should see "Connected live to the Power BI Dataset: xxxxx in yyyy workspace" where xxxxx is the dataset name.

     

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
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    6 years ago

    handwepg 
    Once you are connected to Power bi Dataset you will not see the permission from datasource setting. Currently there is no way to identify which dataset you are using. As the workaround you can try following:

    1. publish the current pbix to power bi service name it as something like"check model1 dataset".

    2. go the workpace and find the report name => view related to see wh;ich dataset you are using.


     

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