Problem: Direct query and calculated columns

[Luukv93]

Hello,

I run a direct query connection but it does not let me add calculated columns and transform the data in Power Query?

Believe this is a setting so would appreciate a work around or a solution to build a model on direct query connection.

[v-cherch-msft]

Hi @Luukv93

It is possible to add calculated columns or do some actions in query editor when there's a direct query connection. But there're some limitations for it. Below is the articles about these limitations for your reference.

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/desktop-directquery-about

http://radacad.com/directquery-live-connection-or-import-data-tough-decision

Regards,

Cherie

[Luukv93]

Hi, @v-cherch-msft

We have production lines that produce products. The labeling engine records all packages produced in a sql database. I would like to know if it is possible to stream that data to a dashboard so we can monitor this process real -time

[v-cherch-msft]

Hi @Luukv93

Below are the posts for your reference.

https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Developer/Stream-Dataset-for-local-SQL-Server-Database-Query/td-p/1...

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/service-real-time-streaming

Regards,

Cherie