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Anonymous
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6 years ago
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How to Not Save Dataset in PBIX File?

I'm currently working on a PBI report which recently started pushing the 100MB size limit imposed by our source control solution. This is mostly one huge table (already trimmed down to the minimal ti...
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    dm-p
    6 years ago

    Hi Anonymous,

    Whether you're using DirectQuery or Import, you can save the workbook as a report template. This will save the file with all connection info, but no data. When the file is opened, it will need to load in the data before you can work with it but is a great compromise if you're using source control to store the file.

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    Daniel

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Gelgarico
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6 years ago

Hi Anonymous ,

 

Power BI have two option to connect your data. 

1. Import Mode

2. Direct Query or Live Connection

 

In your case, power bi used import mode type to read/import your data from your source.  try to use incremental refresh to add new data instead load entire data from your source.

 

or, I recommend to use direct query / live connection but there's a certain limitation interms of connecting to the source.

 

Thank you.