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The table view display cannot display this table because it is not in import mode
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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:
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
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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:
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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