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Anonymous
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Updating specific tables only

Hi, I have a bunch of tables in my report, but when i make a change one table, the others start updating whether I want them to or not.
What is the best solution if you just want to do something like add a new sql data source, but don't anything else updated in the report? 

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dadb25
Helper I
Helper I

Hi @Anonymous ,

 

Don't know if I really get your concern, but you can try this :

If you have load your dataset, and you are sure you don't need any refresh on it, select your query and on the top right side click on All Properties :

dadb25_0-1705511047447.png

and unclick the check box "Include in report refresh".

Then, it will never refresh this table.

 

Regards

 

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amitchandak
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Super User

@Anonymous , If the changes are done in power query, it will load all dependent tables too. 
Are these tables using that table in the calculation?

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Anonymous
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Hi @Anonymous ,

If I understand correctly, the issue is that you want to update only specific tables. Please try the following methods and check if they can solve your problem:

1.Select Get data > SQL Server.

 

2.Select the tables you want to add to the report.

 

3.Select load to add the data directly.

 

4.Under File > Options and settings > Options > Data load, disable the Auto Date/Time feature.

vjiewumsft_0-1705568249905.png

 

5.After publishing the report to the Power BI Service, adjust the refresh settings to exclude the new tables.

 

Best Regards,

Wisdom Wu

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Anonymous
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Thanks for your help.

Anonymous
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Hi @Anonymous ,

If I understand correctly, the issue is that you want to update only specific tables. Please try the following methods and check if they can solve your problem:

1.Select Get data > SQL Server.

 

2.Select the tables you want to add to the report.

 

3.Select load to add the data directly.

 

4.Under File > Options and settings > Options > Data load, disable the Auto Date/Time feature.

vjiewumsft_0-1705568249905.png

 

5.After publishing the report to the Power BI Service, adjust the refresh settings to exclude the new tables.

 

Best Regards,

Wisdom Wu

Anonymous
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This was a good suggestion and thanks for your help!

Anonymous
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Thanks Wisdom.  I'll try it out.

amitchandak
Super User
Super User

@Anonymous , If the changes are done in power query, it will load all dependent tables too. 
Are these tables using that table in the calculation?

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dadb25
Helper I
Helper I

Hi @Anonymous ,

 

Don't know if I really get your concern, but you can try this :

If you have load your dataset, and you are sure you don't need any refresh on it, select your query and on the top right side click on All Properties :

dadb25_0-1705511047447.png

and unclick the check box "Include in report refresh".

Then, it will never refresh this table.

 

Regards

 

Did I answer your question? Mark my post as a solution!

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