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kpatterson2
Advocate II
11 years ago
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Can we update the dataset without deleting and adding again?

The only way I know how to update my dataset in Power BI is to delete it and add it again, which deletes associated reports and dashboards. If I simply add a new column to my data model, is that what...
  • Greg_Deckler's avatar
    Greg_Deckler
    11 years ago

    Typically, I work with Excel or Power BI Desktop programs and build my data model there. You can, under specific circumstances, add a column for instance and the next time you refresh, it will be added to your data model. This does not tend to work if you create calculated columns. You have to remove the calculated columns and then refresh and then add the columns back.

     

    If you do it this way, update the data model and then load the PBIX or Excel file and overwrite the old data set, you will not break all of your reports, dashboards, etc.

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Gnoom
Frequent Visitor
11 years ago

I have a similar problem - have to delete and reupload a dataset to make newly added measures work correctly. :( Strangely new measures work fine on my other dataset (reuploading works, no need to delete the dataset). Do you know is there any way to avoid this issue? (other than stop adding new measures...)