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How to change data mode from Import to Direct Query

I imported data from dataverse and now I want to switch to Direct Query

Any help?

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lbendlin
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You can't  (officially*).  There are multiple warnings that the conversion is one way (DQ to Import) and not reversible.

 

Start over.

 

*) yes, yes, you could flip the bit in the PBIX file.  No, not a good idea.

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lbendlin
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Super User

You can't  (officially*).  There are multiple warnings that the conversion is one way (DQ to Import) and not reversible.

 

Start over.

 

*) yes, yes, you could flip the bit in the PBIX file.  No, not a good idea.

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