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Don't limit download data file sizes

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on 10 Oct 2017 23:28:59

Don't limit download data file sizes

Right now I need to be able to download a large csv from Power BI desktop and I'm getting the error message: "Data Exceeds the Limit" and "Your data is too large . Some data sampling may occur". And right now the table doesn't even appear to be that large: 6 columns x 811 rows.

Idea: Please remove the governor on the ability to download large CSV files.

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D Reinman on 06 Jul 2020 00:14:41

RE: Don't limit download data file sizes

Most of my teams' clients have as a basic ask, the ability to export underlying data. This limitation of 30k Rows (in addition to the inability to access underlying data if measures are used) is often a major determinant in deciding whether to build in Power BI or another program.

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Andrew Sims on 06 Jul 2020 00:13:50

RE: Don't limit download data file sizes

Please fix this. Users expect to export tables to excel.

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Power BI User on 06 Jul 2020 00:13:05

RE: Don't limit download data file sizes

Please address this issue!

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Power BI User on 06 Jul 2020 00:11:46

RE: Don't limit download data file sizes

Please adress this issue!

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Power BI User on 06 Jul 2020 00:09:01

RE: Don't limit download data file sizes

....and now I need soemthing else. Bye.p.s. I Dont have time to work out what "data sampling" is taking place and how risky that might be for our end use!

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Dewayne Bridges on 06 Jul 2020 00:08:37

RE: Don't limit download data file sizes

This is just such a solution killing limitation.
Please provide some way, any way to both export the results of a visualization
AND
To automate

My company pays for the entire suite of tools, for a huge user base and this limitation just totally kills some really killer applications of using the office suite of tools.

It's really really frustrating.

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J W on 05 Jul 2020 23:56:28

RE: Don't limit download data file sizes

I could understand if you are using the free version, but this is not acceptable as a paid Pro license user. This is not ready for prime time. Power BI is a shiny toy and shows Microsoft is just another company failing at hosted Enterprise services. Still, I'm sure there are enough C-level suits that are buying into Azure this year to keep them afloat. I will recommend only on-premise solutions.

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Mark Hay on 05 Jul 2020 23:54:44

RE: Don't limit download data file sizes

needs to be at least 1 million rows - even if you have to set it on a scheduler if resources are the issue. Fundamentally required to provide evidence behind decisions.

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Chris Rider on 05 Jul 2020 23:43:04

RE: Don't limit download data file sizes

You shouldn't limit a paid service where accurate data is imperative. We are trying to use PowerBi as an Enterprise solution.

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Donny MacDonald on 05 Jul 2020 23:40:17

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Crazy limitation. Restricts usage of Power BI so much that people will look to use other applications. Don't be daft, remove the limitation