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As an interim solution I am using a flat file, which daily needs to be uploaded to update the data in Power BI.
When using the Refresh button on the ribbon, it successfully uploads the new file from my desktop. Is it possible to change the location where Power BI looks for the file, so it pointed "Away" from the desktop.
I am not at a point that I am ready to fully automate the solution.
Thanks.
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You can do so in the query editor
From the Home tab, select Edit Queries
Select the query in question from the Query area on the left
Select the gear icon, next to the Source step on the right
You can then change the path from the pop up
Hope this answers whta you were wanting to do
Hi irnm8dn
In Power BI Desktop you can change the source file in an easy way.
Choose "Edit Query" and change your source.
Greetings
Hp Pfister
Hi irnm8dn
In Power BI Desktop you can change the source file in an easy way.
Choose "Edit Query" and change your source.
Greetings
Hp Pfister
You can do so in the query editor
From the Home tab, select Edit Queries
Select the query in question from the Query area on the left
Select the gear icon, next to the Source step on the right
You can then change the path from the pop up
Hope this answers whta you were wanting to do
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