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Arul
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Import To DirectQuery

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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v-yalanwu-msft
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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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@v-yalanwu-msft ,

 

Thank you. This is the exact answer what I am expected.

 





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amitchandak
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@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

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@amitchandak ,

 

My case is Viceversa Import to Directquery. Is it possible to change from Import to Directquery?





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