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prakash11440278
Post Prodigy
5 years ago
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How do i convert Import to Direct query mode for Common Data Source Connection

Hi Team,

 

I have created the reprot connection as Import and devloped a new report. Now i want to change my connection from Import to direct query because of live data present in the report when cds data changes. I have tried in modelling tab for changing the connection method, it is not helping. Please help me on this scenario.

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  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Hi prakash11440278 

    I am glad that you can find a workaround to solve your problem. 

    Could you kindly accept the helpful reply as a solution? More people will benefit from it.

     

    Best Regards,

    Rico Zhou

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  • ibarrau's avatar
    ibarrau
    Super User
    5 years ago

    Hi, you can't do that. Sadly once the source is import you won't be able to chage it. The only change is from Direct Query to Import. As a workaround try to re use the most. Duplicate the file, delete all the sources in the Transform Data menu and get data again with direct query to check if visualizations will keep working.

    Regards,

    • prakash11440278's avatar
      prakash11440278
      Post Prodigy
      5 years ago

      Hi ibarrau ,

      Thanks for the reply.

      I have tried the option. But when i tried to get data it is not showing to choose the connection mode and it is directly entering into the import mode. Even i have tried multiple times it is showing the import mode only. May i know why i am not able to select that option where i am able to see that option in initial time.

      • Anonymous's avatar
        Anonymous
        Not applicable
        5 years ago

        Hi prakash11440278 

        What kind of data source do you get data from?

        I have a test by SQL Sever, it works well.

        I get data (table named School) by import connection mode.

        Then I get data source in Power Query again by Direct Query (Table named School(2)).

        Delect School and rename School(2) as School.

        The visual works well and show connection mode in Direct Query.

        Best Regards,

        Rico Zhou

         

        If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.