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Powerbinewguy20
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Query Source Table Name

Hi Everyone,

 

I was wondering if anyone knew a way to get the source Table Name from a query using a SQL server source. What I'm trying to do is filter another query based on the source table name from the first query using power query functions or m code.

 

Is there some kind of property that would return the source table name for a given query? Or some other creative way to get the name?

 

Any help would be appreciated and I thank you in advance.

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NaveenGandhi
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Hi @Powerbinewguy20 

Below M code will give you  the table name.

let
Source = Sql.Databases("Seneca"),
TableName = Table.ToRecords(Source){0}[Name]
in
TableName

Below is the source step.

NaveenGandhi_0-1723652669520.png

 

NaveenGandhi_1-1723652747612.png

 


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NaveenGandhi
Super User
Super User

Hi @Powerbinewguy20 

Below M code will give you  the table name.

let
Source = Sql.Databases("Seneca"),
TableName = Table.ToRecords(Source){0}[Name]
in
TableName

Below is the source step.

NaveenGandhi_0-1723652669520.png

 

NaveenGandhi_1-1723652747612.png

 


Let me know if this helps.
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the others find it more quickly. Appreciate you kudos!!

Follow me on LinkedIn!!!


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