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michellepace
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Resolver III

Can't schedule refresh on chained dataset (but can refresh manually)

Hello there.

In reference to the pic below. I would like my dataset (2) to be as fresh as the dataset it depends on, namely (1).  What I have tried: 

  • I thought (2) would automatically refresh when (1) refreshes, but it didn't
  • I tried to schedule refreshes for (2) - I am the owner but everything is greyed out.
  • So currently: I have to manually refresh dataset (2) every day.

Question:
Is it because I don't have sufficient permissions on dataset (1) to schedule a refresh for my dataset (2). And if so, how do I find what my current permissions are and what do I ask the dataset owner to grant me? 

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michellepace_1-1682231929211.png

Thanks very much in advance. Michelle

 

 

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lbendlin
Super User
Super User

You are consuming dataset 1 in direct query mode. That means your dataset 2 will automatically get the latest data from dataset 1  BUT only if and when your users interact with the report that is based on dataset 2 (or when you push the "refresh" button which also happens to rerender the visuals.

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