Identify unused fields in my data model

[DaleH]

Is there a way to systemically identify fields in my data model so I can remove them?

[timg · Accepted solution]

Hi DaleH,

You can use the Power BI helper external tool by RADACAD for this. You can find it at: https://radacad.com/power-bi-helper

Regards,

Tim

[v-yangliu-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi  @DaleH  ,

You can refer to this answer:

https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Desktop/How-to-find-where-a-column-is-used/td-p/227623

Or try to use DAX Studio:

https://daxstudio.org/

https://www.sqlbi.com/articles/capturing-power-bi-queries-using-dax-studio/

This is a link to related content, I hope it will help you:

https://exceleratorbi.com.au/which-columns-are-not-used-power-bi-data-model/

https://www.umtsoftware.com/blog/how-to-identify-not-used-objects-in-power-bi/

https://www.kasperonbi.com/determine-columns-you-dont-need-using-dmvs-in-power-bi/

Best Regards,

Liu Yang

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[timg · Accepted solution]

Hi DaleH,

You can use the Power BI helper external tool by RADACAD for this. You can find it at: https://radacad.com/power-bi-helper

Regards,

Tim