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Do dataflows use query folding when using incremental refresh?
I don't see the answer in any of the data flow incremental refresh documentation, and I cannot find a place to check if each step keeps the native query, like you can in desktop, so I wanted to confirm before moving forward.
Is a native query even required for dataflow incremental refresh?
Hi @mmyers2
Please check if below article could help you.
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/service-dataflows-incremental-refresh
Regards,
That article does not specifiy if dataflows have the same requirements as the incremental refresh setup in the service (query folding).
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