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Anonymous
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Show data (tables and fields) used in report

Hello,

 

I have a report with a large data-model behind it and I know that I don't use all tables and I don't use all fields within the tables I actually use.

Because there's a performance issue I'd like to remove the unused tables and remove the unused fields within the tables I used.

 

Is there any way to track what tables are used in the report and furthermore what fields are being used?

 

Thank you 🙂

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amitchandak
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Super User

@Anonymous , refer if this can help

https://www.umtsoftware.com/blog/how-to-identify-not-used-objects-in-power-bi/

 

you need external tools

 

or

 

install DAXSTUDIO, once intalled try following these steps:
Launch your powerbi report
Launch DAXSTUDIO and select your model
Run this query
SELECT * FROM $System.DBSCHEMA_TABLES WHERE TABLE_TYPE='SYSTEM TABLE'

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amitchandak
Super User
Super User

@Anonymous , refer if this can help

https://www.umtsoftware.com/blog/how-to-identify-not-used-objects-in-power-bi/

 

you need external tools

 

or

 

install DAXSTUDIO, once intalled try following these steps:
Launch your powerbi report
Launch DAXSTUDIO and select your model
Run this query
SELECT * FROM $System.DBSCHEMA_TABLES WHERE TABLE_TYPE='SYSTEM TABLE'

Share with Power BI Enthusiasts: Full Power BI Video (20 Hours) YouTube
Microsoft Fabric Series 60+ Videos YouTube
Microsoft Fabric Hindi End to End YouTube
Anonymous
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Thank you!

I will try that 🙂

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