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it_kwwk
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Show parameter as a button on the page and click the button to change the data source

Hi

I have set up two parameters to control the different data sources (from SQL server).

These two different data sources with the same table name will use the same template.

My question is how to add a filter or button or something can let user to click and switch the data sources for the template and update immiediately? Thank you!

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Anonymous
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Hi @it_kwwk ,

 

If you are using DirectQuery, you can use the dynamic M query parameter. which allows the user to pass parameters by changing the value of the slicer.

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Dynamic M query parameters in Power BI Desktop - Power BI | Microsoft Learn

 

Best Regards,
Gao

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If I misunderstand your needs or you still have problems on it, please feel free to let us know. Thanks a lot!

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lbendlin
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You can make the parameter a type list.  

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Where is the user supposed to click? In Power BI Desktop or Power BI service?

 

In Power BI Desktop they can "Edit parameters".

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