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RedDragon
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Import vs direct query

hi

 

how do i check which queries are running as direct query and which ones as import?

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PhilipTreacy
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hi @RedDragon 

Click on the Model icon in PBI to see the table/relationship view.  Click the table you are interested in.  On the right hand side of the window Under Properties, open the Advaned section.  You will see Storage Mode.  This will tell you if it is Import or Direct Query.

storage-mode.png

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PhilipTreacy
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Super User

hi @RedDragon 

Click on the Model icon in PBI to see the table/relationship view.  Click the table you are interested in.  On the right hand side of the window Under Properties, open the Advaned section.  You will see Storage Mode.  This will tell you if it is Import or Direct Query.

storage-mode.png

Phil



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