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Stop Executing Queries Multiple Times


I create a query in Power BI Desktop against a data source. Power BI Desktop insists on executing it multiple (usually three) times. This makes Desktop slow and for back-end data sources exerts additional load that can also incur additional costs. Note: I am not talking about the scenario whe...

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Custom SQL option when we are using VERTICA direct query


We are able to access the Vertica direct connectivity mode, but not allowing us to write the required SQL code. Please help with this option asap,

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Measure Error Notification for linked Report


When connecting reports to PowerBI datasets, there is no way of knowing that an update to the dataset will break the reports down stream. For example if I rename a measure and publish my dataset, any report using that measure will break but we will not be notified until a user finds the problem.

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Find and Replace columns in all linked visuals


Ability to swap an existing field within visuals with a new field E.g. Visuals contain 'First Name' field, find all visuals where present and replace with 'Full Name' field

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Email subscription an alerts for PowerBI Embedded


We are embedding reports to our internal portal and many users are interested in getting an attachment of the report in the email.

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Azure Cosmos DB connector with Power BI service for schedule data refresh


Presently, a report can be built using Azure Cosmos DB connector as Data Source in power BI desktop. As the connector has not been integrated with power bi services, so that the data cannot be refreshed in Power BI Service, for the data refresh, its need to do a manual refresh from desktop and pu...

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change axis field via parameter slicer


It is already possible to allow the user to select which metric is used in charts via a switch function. What you cannot do is allow the user to select from a list of fields in a slicer that will change the axis of a chart to dynamically change to that field. I know you can use drill-down to do...

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Rename query steps without refreshing preview


While renaming query steps (right-click rename OR right-click properties) when you apply the name change, it will re-run the query step. Why? Best practice to rename query steps yet for very large data sets this becomes cumbersome during the queries initial development. Note: I could be missing s...

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Azure Cosmos DB connector with Power BI service for schedule data refresh


Presently, a report can be built using Azure Cosmos DB connector as Data Source in power BI desktop. As the connector has not been integrated with power bi services, so that the data cannot be refreshed in Power BI Service, for the data refresh, its need to do a manual refresh from desktop and pu...

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Report published to app.powerbi.com should not be included in application as default


When I publish a report to app.powerbi.com, it is automatically included in report application. If at that moment somebody else is updating the application, this new report is included there. Or if you yourself don't remember to go and change the setting after publishing. Usually a new report nee...

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