Change Multiple Load Destinations at Once

Have you ever built multiple queries in one Power Query session?  You get to choose one load destination, then have to change each of the incorrect ones... one by one.  Have you ever wished you could change multiple load destinations at once?  Well now you can - you just need Monkey Tools!

Check out the New and Improved DestinationSleuth!

Following on the heels of last week's feature updates, we've added functionality to the DestinationSleuth that allows you to change load destinations of any one or more queries.

Naturally, DestinationSleuth still gives you a very visual view of the different query load destinations all in one place, but do you see that new option just to the left of the Exit button?

Assume that you've created 5 new queries in the workbook, and load them all to Connection Only.  But now you want to change 4 of them to the data model.  Rather than click each query, change the load destination, and wait, then move to the next one... Now you can just launch DestinationSleuth and:

1. Select the load destination
2. Select each of the queries you want to repoint (hold down your CTRL key)
3. Click Change

Sure, it still takes time, but at least you can walk away and let it cook, rather than slowly shepherd it through the entire process.

Delete Host Worksheets

You'll also notice a little checkbox called "Delete Host Worksheets".  You know that issue where you accidentally load a table to the worksheet, then change the query to Connection Only?  It leaves the worksheet behind.  Now true, you can always just delete the worksheet (which will actually set the query to Connection Only automatically). But what if you need to change 5 of them?  It's easy with DestinationSleuth:

1. Select the load destination
2. Check the "Delete Host Worksheets"
3. Select each of the queries you want to repoint (hold down your CTRL key)
4. Click Change

We will repoint your queries AND remove the worksheets that were holding the query results.  (Naturally, you want to be really sure you actually want to do this, but it's handy if you do.)

This is a "Forever Free" Feature

While the DestinationSleuth's colour highlighting is only available in the trial and pro versions of Monkey Tools, the ability to Change Multiple Load Destinations at Once is a "forever free" feature.  All you need is Monkey Tools version 1.0.7423.41125 or higher, and you'll have that ability at your disposal.

If you haven’t already, head over to the Monkey Tools product page to download a copy

If you already have Monkey Tools installed, it will automatically update within a couple of weeks, or you can request the update now by going to Monkey Tools -> Options -> Check For Update Now…