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Dataflow-based Datasets in service

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Richard Power BI User on 30 Nov 2019 14:48:27

The dataflows product is potentially very useful - I especially like the idea of being able to append historical data to incrementally refreshed data.

However, one major drawback is the fact that in order to use a dataflow in a dataset, you have to download it to the desktop, and then upload it back to the service once you've completed your data model.

It would be great if you only had to use the preview version of the dataflow in desktop, or even better, if you could do all modelling, DAX etc. completely within the service.

If there are workarounds for this I'd love to hear them.

Comments (31)

Comments (31)

J L on 09 Dec 2022 10:42:34

RE: Dataflow-based Datasets in service

Honestly, it is downright silly that this is not possible in the web editor.Being forced to use the Power Bi Desktop application creates unnecessary complications.

Paul Erlic on 29 Nov 2022 20:26:53

RE: Dataflow-based Datasets in service

Is this being addressed?

Greg Fross on 21 Oct 2022 13:46:21

RE: Dataflow-based Datasets in service

This is most definitely needed. It would be especially useful when developing reports in Report Builder. I'm already having to deal with enough work arounds to create Report Builder reports.

Lauren Dittmann on 29 Sep 2022 03:42:12

RE: Dataflow-based Datasets in service

Very much needed - especially as long as connecting to dataflows as an external user is as difficult/impossible as it is!

T Schoof on 23 Sep 2022 18:53:49

RE: Dataflow-based Datasets in service

Does this really need more votes?? How is it that you provide the ability to create a dataflow within the powerbi site, but then choose to disconnect being able to use it there as well??