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kanth32
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How to change direct query to import query

Hi Team , 

 

I have connected to HANA DB and created one reporting using Direct query option . Now i want to change from Drirect query option to Import query option . I tried to change in edit query--> change data source(below snap) and there import query option is disable . Can you please let me know how can i change my direct query to import query option . 

 

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Hi @kanth32,

 

If you're connected by Direct Query, you'll see the message "DirectQuery: Enabled (Click to Change)" in the status bar at the bottom right hand screen on Power BI Desktop:

 

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Click on the message, then you should be able to change Direct Query to Import Model.Smiley Happy

 

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Regards

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