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v-haravi
Microsoft Employee
5 years ago
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Switch data source from live connection to Import

Hi!

I built a PowerBI report with Live Connection data source, and created more visuals. Now I want to change the data source type from 'Live Connection' to 'Import'. Is it possible or any alternative way is there without losing the created visuals?

Thanks,

Hari

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  • HashamNiaz's avatar
    HashamNiaz
    5 years ago

    Hi v-haravi !

    You can change the Data source from Direct Query to Import, which is a irreversible action meaning once you change it to import method you can not revert it back to Direct Query.

     

    Make sure you make a copy of your .pbix file.

    Currently Live Connection to Import mode is not supported by Microsoft. Please vote this idea.

    Regards,

    Hasham

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  • HashamNiaz's avatar
    HashamNiaz
    Solution Sage
    5 years ago

    Hi v-haravi !

    You can change the Data source from Direct Query to Import, which is a irreversible action meaning once you change it to import method you can not revert it back to Direct Query.

     

    Make sure you make a copy of your .pbix file.

    Currently Live Connection to Import mode is not supported by Microsoft. Please vote this idea.

    Regards,

    Hasham