Q&A with direct query

[Starfox64]

Hi, I'd like to clarify if the CONTAINS keyword should be working with a Direct Query data source in Q&A. As far as I can tell, it currently does not. I get good results using imported data in desktop, but the data set is too large to publish to the service that way. But when I switch over to Direct Query, it looks like I lose some features, like suggested questions and (possibly) some of the ability to recognize string values.

In addition to CONTAINS not working, when I use direct query I'm having trouble entering any string value and having Q&A recognize it. With import it works fine, but using Direct Query I have to use equals and put the exact string value in double quotes. Any help and/or info about future releases would be appreciated. 

Thanks!

[v-cgao-msft]

Hi @Starfox64 ,

1. What data sources do you use? According to the official documentation, some of DQ's data sources are might work but not supported.

Supported data sources

2. On teaching Q&A to understand questions and terms:

Teach Q&A to understand questions and terms in Power BI Q&A

3. The rest of the listed limitations:

Limitations of Power BI Q&A

You can give your valuable ideas here. 

Best Regards,
Gao
Community Support Team

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