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Import SQL server synonyms

‎06-14-2023 06:04 AM

Is it possible to import to SQL server synonyms? Currently only tables and views are showing as options. 

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BA_Pete
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‎06-19-2023 12:59 AM

Hi @Anonymous ,

 

As far as I'm aware, if you can query something in SQL then you can import it into Power Query using the Native Query connection, for example:

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Therefore, we can query sys.synonyms to get the information you need:

BA_Pete_1-1687161536824.png

 

Pete



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BA_Pete
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‎06-19-2023 12:59 AM

Hi @Anonymous ,

 

As far as I'm aware, if you can query something in SQL then you can import it into Power Query using the Native Query connection, for example:

BA_Pete_0-1687161426180.png

 

Therefore, we can query sys.synonyms to get the information you need:

BA_Pete_1-1687161536824.png

 

Pete



Now accepting Kudos! If my post helped you, why not give it a thumbs-up?

Proud to be a Datanaut!




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