Power BI Dataflow entity version

[rmsolfest]

In a Power BI Dataflow's M-script or in the exported json the version field is visible following the entity.  Does anyone know how this is used or if it is just a future placeholder?

Power Query M-script

M-Script...
let
    Source = PowerPlatform.Dataflows(xxx)
    Xxxx = Source{[entity="Xxxxx",version=""]}...
...

Exported Dataflow to json

JSON...
...,"version":"1.0",...

I am curious the purpose for this and if it can be used in anyway to document/control the update versions of the dataflow

[v-zhengdxu-msft]

Hi @rmsolfest 

In power query, the version appears to be a reference to a source but the dataflow.

As far as I know, in Json, the field is optional but highly encouraged as it causes most JSON editors to add auto-completion and doc tips to help you author the file.

Best Regards

Zhengdong Xu
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