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space83
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5 years ago
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Load vs Transform Data

What the different between Load and Transform Data? Which 1 is best to use for direct query method?  
  • v-zhenbw-msft's avatar
    5 years ago

    Hi space83 ,

     

    We think there is no best method, only suitable method.

    It depends on your requirement.

    If you want to create some measures or visuals firstly, you can load the data.

    If you want to do some transformations using M query, you can click transform.

    But there are some limitations by using Direct Query, so you need to pay attention when you use these two methods.

     

    Please refer this article.

    https://radacad.com/directquery-connection-in-power-bi-how-does-it-work-limitations-and-advantages

     

     

     

    Best regards,

     

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