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Suhel_Ansari
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6 years ago
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Create Dataflow from Power BI Dataset

Hi All,

I am trying to create a Dataflow from Power BI service Dataset, so can any one help me with how can i do it, any work around.

Now that we have an option within Dataflow to "Import Model" within Dataflow, please help. Thanks

Thanks

Regards

Suhel

  • Mariusz's avatar
    Mariusz
    6 years ago

    Hi Suhel_Ansari 

     

    You can not build a dataflow on top of the dataset, you can only do it the other way round.

    The easiest way I know to replicate the models is by coping the M script from PBI desktop advanced editor into dataflows.

    You can still reference the same tables in dataflows, you just need to make sure "Enable Load" is not on.

     

     

    Best Regards,
    Mariusz

    If this post helps, then please consider Accepting it as the solution.

    Please feel free to connect with me.
    Mariusz Repczynski

     

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  • Mariusz's avatar
    Mariusz
    Community Champion

    Hi Suhel_Ansari 

     

    You can ask the dataset owner to give you access to the pbix file and copy the M code from there.

     

    Best Regards,
    Mariusz

    If this post helps, then please consider Accepting it as the solution.

    Please feel free to connect with me.
    Mariusz Repczynski

     

    • Suhel_Ansari's avatar
      Suhel_Ansari
      Helper V

      Mariusz 

      Thank you for the prompt response, I can however we have too many table which are a reference of main table, so was thinking it we can at-lest get the a custom function in M query to convert my table from PBI file so i can import it into Dataflow please help me. Thanks

      Suhel

      • Mariusz's avatar
        Mariusz
        Community Champion

        Hi Suhel_Ansari 

         

        You can not build a dataflow on top of the dataset, you can only do it the other way round.

        The easiest way I know to replicate the models is by coping the M script from PBI desktop advanced editor into dataflows.

        You can still reference the same tables in dataflows, you just need to make sure "Enable Load" is not on.

         

         

        Best Regards,
        Mariusz

        If this post helps, then please consider Accepting it as the solution.

        Please feel free to connect with me.
        Mariusz Repczynski

         

  • Hello everybody,

    is there still no way to go from dataset to dataflow?

    I am trying to connect do an exasol database, which is not possible via dataflow. With Powerbi Desktop it works just fine.
    Copying the M-Code doesnt work either.

    But, to re-use the data in different reports, a dataflow is absolutely needed.

    help is much appreciated

  • Hello ,

    I am trying to add data flow into existing report uploaded in power bi workspace.

    I am not able to get the option to do so, Could you please tell me if thats possible? if yes then how ?

     

    Thanks,

    Shweta