Power BI Icons on Desktop

[Anonymous]

Hi Experts

I am trying to open up a pbix file in Desktop and when i do i cannt see he following icons....

Cannot see the wood for the trees as to how these have been hidden or disabled..

[v-cherch-msft]

Hi @Anonymous

It seems the file's data is in live connect mode. The two icons in your picture cannot be seen in this mode. Here is the articles for you.

http://radacad.com/directquery-live-connection-or-import-data-tough-decision

Regards,

Cherie

[Anonymous]

Thanks Cherie

How can i view and read the dax EXPRESSIONS in live connection mode....if its possible

[v-cherch-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi @Anonymous

When the data is in live connect mode, it's impossible to read the dax as it is limited.

Regards,

Cherie

[Anonymous]

Cherie

Full understand that, i though there may have been a work around.....i normally use import data, never used live connection before...