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Anonymous
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move import data to direct query

Hi Team,

 

My previous 20 report create using import data

but now we need connect Direct query

its possible connect

please me how connect

 

thanks

shanvitha

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v-jiascu-msft
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Hi Shanvitha,

 

Yes, you can create reports using Direct Query. But I'm afraid you have to build new reports. Please refer to desktop-storage-mode#use-the-storage-mode-property

Please also refer to this post.

 

 

Best Regards,

Community Support Team _ Dale
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Hi @Anonymous ,

 

I would also suggest you vote up these ideas.

https://ideas.powerbi.com/forums/265200-power-bi-ideas/suggestions/13836396-switch-from-load-data-to-direct-query

https://ideas.powerbi.com/forums/265200-power-bi-ideas/suggestions/35469451-please-give-a-option-to-change-a-report-from-impor

 

Best Regards,

Community Support Team _ Dale
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

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