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ToddChitt
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3 years ago

Can't Reuse Dataset/Gateway for Dataflow

Hello all: I have a Standard Gateway installed. There is a Dataset configured that uses and ODBC connector. I have a Power BI Model PBIX file deployed that uses that Gateway and Dataset. Refresh wor...
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collinq
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3 years ago

Hi ToddChitt ,

 

If you are just looking at the initial screen, it does appear that you need a new connection.  However, if you have an existing connection, when you put the data source connection string into the Connection Settings the connection and connection name will find the existing gateway connection.  (Assuming that you have the correct gateway selected lower in the selections options.)

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    ToddChitt
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    3 years ago

    Sorry, collinq but when I just type in the name (I actually went to the Gateways page, copied the Name to the clipboard and pasted it in the setting) I get a second Dataset with (2) appended to the name. 

    Before and after:

     

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      collinq
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      3 years ago

      HI ToddChitt ,

       

      I didn't see any screenshots, could you please repost?