Reduce size

[manideep547]

Hi All,

can anyone suggest me how to reduce my dataset? My .pbix is nearly 1 GB  and I am using SQL server, import mode. 

Thanks&Regards,
MANI DEEP.

[colivier]

Hi @manideep547 

Identifying unused columns can be a lot of work. I created PBI Spy to to make it a lot easier to do this.

In minutes it can show you which columns, hierarchies and measures can be safely removed.

Give it a try at www.pbispy.com

Feel free to contact me if you need assistance.

[v-eachen-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi @manideep547 ,

You could create a view in your sql server based on useful columns. If your file size is still big, you could try direct query mode. it will not save your data in pbix file.

[santiagomur]

Check this video.

https://community.powerbi.com/t5/MBAS-Gallery/Aggregation-and-composite-model-Microsoft-Power-BI-fas...

[Gordonlilj]

Hi,

You could check out the blogs below

Power BI Performance Tips and Techniques 

Data reduction techniques for Import modeling 

2 ways to reduce your Power BI dataset size and speed up refresh 

[amitchandak]

Bring the only needed data rows and columns.

Provide more information.