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smpa01
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Chnage storage mode to Direct Query from Import

Is there a way post-loading a table,

to change the storgae mode to DQ currently that was previously an import?

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Anand24
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Hi @smpa01 ,
Go to Model View, click on the dataset, expand advanced option and change storage mode to Direct Query.

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Note: Not all data sources support DirectQuery, hence Direct Query option can be greyed out just like you see in above image where datasource is Azure Data Lake.


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Anand24
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Hi @smpa01 ,
Go to Model View, click on the dataset, expand advanced option and change storage mode to Direct Query.

Anand24_0-1660149218855.png

 

Note: Not all data sources support DirectQuery, hence Direct Query option can be greyed out just like you see in above image where datasource is Azure Data Lake.


This thread would also be helpful to you.

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