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Autorefresh howto
Hi, I've published a report and I want to autorefresh the dataset as often as possible. I've been reading about LiveConnectors, Report servers, Power Bi service etc etc. In Power BI service it seem...
hi Anonymous
For your case, I would suggest you use directquery in power bi.
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/desktop-directquery-about#when-is-directquery-useful
| Data is changing frequently, and near ‘real-time’ reporting is needed | Models with Imported data can be refreshed at most once per hour. Hence, if the data is continually changing, and it is necessary for reports to show the latest data, then using Import with scheduled refresh might not meet those needs. Note also that it is also possible to stream data directly into Power BI, though there are limits on the data volumes supported for this case. Using DirectQuery, by contrast, means that opening or refreshing a report or dashboard will always show the latest data in the source. Additionally, the dashboard tiles can be updated more frequently (as often as every 15 mins). |
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/refresh-data#datasets-in-directqueryliveconnect-mode
Regards,
Lin
Hi,
I've been using "Import" as I didn't know that it had an effect on the published dashboard. And now I read that it's not posible to switch from import to DirectQuery. So then I need to make everything over again 😐
- Don't be afraid. Establish the connection first with direct query and then copy the old report and paste it into the new report. Best Kathrin
ah, is that posible? Ok, will try. How do I copy the report? Does it copy all the measures as well, and the relations between tables?
