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转角遇见你
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connect to Power BI sematic model

connect to Power BI sematic model.
The table view display cannot display this table because it is not in import mode

 

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Anonymous
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Thanks for the concern from Ritaf1983.

 

Hi @转角遇见你 ,

 

This reminder appears because you are using direct query or live connection connection mode. Only import mode imports data into Power BI Desktop, whereas direct query or live connection mode connects to the data source, so you cannot view the table view.

 

For information about the limitations of the live connection mode, refer to the link:

Connect to semantic models in the Power BI service from Power BI Desktop - Power BI | Microsoft Lear...

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Here are some links about three connection models that will be helpful to you:

Use storage mode in Power BI Desktop - Power BI | Microsoft Learn

Power BI Connection Types: DirectQuery, Live, or Import? Tough Decision! - RADACAD

 

Best Regards,
Zhu
Community Support Team

 

If there is any post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution  to help the other members find it more quickly.

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Anonymous
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Thanks for the concern from Ritaf1983.

 

Hi @转角遇见你 ,

 

This reminder appears because you are using direct query or live connection connection mode. Only import mode imports data into Power BI Desktop, whereas direct query or live connection mode connects to the data source, so you cannot view the table view.

 

For information about the limitations of the live connection mode, refer to the link:

Connect to semantic models in the Power BI service from Power BI Desktop - Power BI | Microsoft Lear...

vlinhuizhmsft_1-1726460758527.png

 

Here are some links about three connection models that will be helpful to you:

Use storage mode in Power BI Desktop - Power BI | Microsoft Learn

Power BI Connection Types: DirectQuery, Live, or Import? Tough Decision! - RADACAD

 

Best Regards,
Zhu
Community Support Team

 

If there is any post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution  to help the other members find it more quickly.

Ritaf1983
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Hi @转角遇见你 
What is the question?

Regards,
Rita Fainshtein | Microsoft MVP
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-fainshtein/
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