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kpad
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Determining which datasources/tables are in active use in a visualization/report

Hi everyone!

 

I have set up a few dataflows/datasources with a lot of tables, some tables I no longer need. I want to start cleaning up these tables, but I want to quickly ensure that none of the charts in my reports are dependent upon the tables that I want to remove. Other than clicking into each chart to see which table is in use, is there a quick way to determine this?

 

I've used the lineage view to determine which dataflows/datasources I no longer need and want to take it a step further.

 

Thanks!

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AlexisOlson
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For this sort of thing, using an external tool like Tabular Editor or Power BI Helper is likely your best bet. Both are useful, so check them out.

 

https://www.sqlbi.com/tools/tabular-editor/

 

https://radacad.com/power-bi-helper

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AlexisOlson
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Super User

For this sort of thing, using an external tool like Tabular Editor or Power BI Helper is likely your best bet. Both are useful, so check them out.

 

https://www.sqlbi.com/tools/tabular-editor/

 

https://radacad.com/power-bi-helper

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