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Anonymous
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4 years ago

Dataset becomes empty when a new csv column is added

I used "Get Data" and selected from a local csv file and therefore created a dataset. Next on Power BI desktop, I created a new report from that dataset. Everything works great with all changes in th...
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GilbertQ
Super User
4 years ago

Hi Anonymous 

 

Yeah it is a bit of a challenge when creating a dataset in the Power BI Service.

 

I would suggest using Power BI Desktop because then you can at least change the details in Power Query.

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    Anonymous
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    4 years ago

    Do you know if MS is working on adding this capability in the future for datasets? This will be so useful. In the meantime, I think I am going to add extra empty columns for flexible fields for future expansion. Do you see any potential problems with that idea? Thanks again.  

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      v-easonf-msft
      Community Support
      4 years ago

      Hi, Anonymous 

      For your requirement , you can submit it as an idea on Power BI Ideas forum and add your comments there to make this feature coming sooner. 

       

      Best Regards,
      Community Support Team _ Eason