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HI All, It was originally imported but want to change to Direct Query. I selected Options → Preview Features → Model view. When I check Storage mode, I have three selections Import, Direct Query and Dual. I can only chose Import , other twos are in dark grey colour. What can I do? All the best, Paris
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Hi Paris,
I'm afraid you have to rebuild it. The Import model can't be switched to Direct Query model. Please refer to the snapshot below.
Related documentation: power-bi/desktop-storage-mode#use-the-storage-mode-property.
Best Regards,
Hi Paris,
I'm afraid you have to rebuild it. The Import model can't be switched to Direct Query model. Please refer to the snapshot below.
Related documentation: power-bi/desktop-storage-mode#use-the-storage-mode-property.
Best Regards,
Hi v-jiascu-msft,
I have been trying to this so I am very shocked to learn this.
Thank you for letting me know!
All the bset,
Paris
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