I have a query A that is referencing some lists I built in other queries -- for example, in query A, I run a Table.SelectColumns that references one of the lists I made. Or for example I also run a Table.ToRows step where I reference values in another list. The lists are created in unique queries. My issue is that whenever I refresh query A, I see that it is trying to load from source the data in the lists I'm referencing (ie I see in the right hand corner of my screen that it is loading directly from the excel workbook where the lists are grabbing their data), which is causing query A to load incredibly slowly. Is there a way to tell query A to load the data directly from the lists I created, rather than trying to fetch it from the source data?

Hi Anonymous , One possible solution is to use buffered tables in your queries. Buffered tables store the data in memory, which can help speed up the loading process. For example, Table.Buffer(Source). Speed/Performance aspectsThis will buffer the table in memory, and when you reference it in query A, it should load faster. However, keep in mind that buffering tables can increase memory usage, so use this approach judiciously and only for the necessary tables. Best Regards,GaoCommunity 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. If I misunderstand your needs or you still have problems on it, please feel free to let us know. Thanks a lot! How to get your questions answered quickly -- How to provide sample data in the Power BI Forum

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