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Hi All,
When I try to change from import to DirectQuery in Powery Query Editor, DirectQuery option is not coming up for the already imported file. Can anyone help me on this?
Thanks,
-Arul
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Thank you. This is the exact answer what I am expected.
hi, @Arul ;
Accoridng to the official document , Can't change from import to DirectQuery mode: While it's possible to switch a model from DirectQuery mode to use import mode, all the necessary data must be imported. It's also not possible to switch back.
You may also take a look at this idea.
Best Regards,
Community Support Team_ Yalan Wu
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Thank you. This is the exact answer what I am expected.
@Arul , in the data model view, Click on the table, open property pane -> Advance.
what mode you see there, if it direct, try to change to import
My case is Viceversa Import to Directquery. Is it possible to change from Import to Directquery?
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