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Tmk123
Helper II
Helper II

Storage Mode: Mixed (DirectQuery & Import)

I would like to connect to a PBI Semantic Model and bring in other tables from other sources (i.e. AWS).  I brought in a table from AWS (import mode) and it's creating a limited relationship due to mixed mode, which I do not want.  

 

How can I connect to a PBI semantic model in Import Mode?  You cannot simply change anything connected to a Semantic model to Import Mode because it is greyed out.  Thanks for the help!

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lbendlin
Super User
Super User

How can I connect to a PBI semantic model in Import Mode?

Every time you do that a little kitten/puppy dies.  Use the "Analysis Services"  connection and specify import mode. Then indicate which of the cube tables you want to import.

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Tmk123
Helper II
Helper II

Thank you so much.  That was very easy!

lbendlin
Super User
Super User

How can I connect to a PBI semantic model in Import Mode?

Every time you do that a little kitten/puppy dies.  Use the "Analysis Services"  connection and specify import mode. Then indicate which of the cube tables you want to import.

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