You are building a Power BI report that sources data from a folder of CSV files. You need to create a parameter in the Power Query Editor that will hold the folder path, allowing you to easily switch between a development and a production location. Which configuration for the new parameter is most appropriate to ensure functionality and adhere to performance best practices?
Set the 'Type' to "Text" and select the "Enable load" checkbox.
Set 'Suggested Values' to "List of values" and enter both the development and production paths.
Set the 'Type' to "Text" and clear the "Enable load" selection.
Set the 'Type' to "Any" and select the "Required" checkbox.
The correct approach is to set the parameter's 'Type' to 'Text', as a file path is a text string. It is also a best practice to clear the 'Enable load' selection. Parameters are typically used within other queries (like defining a data source) and do not need to be loaded into the data model as a separate table, which unchecking 'Enable load' prevents. Loading the parameter into the model would consume unnecessary memory.
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