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Migrate to Dataflow Gen2 (CI/CD) using Save As (Preview)

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Data Factory in Microsoft Fabric now includes a Save As feature that lets you perform a single gesture to save an existing dataflow as a new Dataflow Gen2 (CI/CD) item.

Save a Dataflow Gen2 or Gen2 (CI/CD) as a new Dataflow Gen2 (CI/CD)

You can now use the new Save As feature to save a Dataflow Gen2 or Dataflow Gen2 (CI/CD) to a new Dataflow Gen2 (CI/CD). To use the Save As feature:

  1. In your workspace, select the ellipsis (...) next to an existing dataflow, and select Save as Dataflow Gen2 (CI/CD) in the context menu.

    Screenshot of the context menu under the ellipsis, showing the Save as Dataflow Gen2 (CI/CD) option.

  2. In the Save as dialog, optionally change the default Name, and then select Create.

    Screenshot of the save as option where you can enter the name of the dataflow.

    The new Dataflow Gen2 (CI/CD) is opened, enabling you to review and make any changes.

    You're required to reconnect to data sources, which can be done by selecting the Configure connection button within the Credentials are required error message.

    Screenshot showing where to enter your credentials for the new dataflow.

  3. Close the new Dataflow Gen2 (CI/CD), or select Save or Save and run.

Save a Dataflow Gen1 as a new Dataflow Gen2 (CI/CD)

You can also use the new Save As feature to save a Dataflow Gen1 to a new Dataflow Gen2 (CI/CD). To learn more, go to Migrate from Dataflow Gen1 to Dataflow Gen2.

To use the Save As feature:

  1. In your workspace, select the ellipsis (...) next to an existing dataflow, and select Save as Dataflow Gen2 in the context menu.

  2. In the Save as dialog, optionally change the default Name, and then select Create.

    The new Dataflow Gen2 (CI/CD) is opened, enabling you to review and make any changes.

  3. Close the new Dataflow Gen2 (CI/CD), or select Save or Save and run.

Known limitations

The following tables contain the known limitations for the Save As feature. Check back here for the current status.

Feature/Limitation Dataflow Gen1 Dataflow Gen2
You're required to reconnect to data sources √ √
You're required to reconnect to the output destination N/A √
Scheduled refresh settings aren't copied √ √
Incremental refresh settings aren't copied √ √

Dataflow Gen1 capabilities that aren't applicable in Dataflow Gen2 (CI/CD) and therefore aren't copied.

Feature/Limitation Dataflow Gen1 Dataflow Gen2
CDM folders No N/A
Bring your own lake (BYOL) No1 N/A
Compute Engine No N/A
DirectQuery No2 N/A
AI Insights No N/A
Endorsements No N/A

1 Dataflow Gen2 uses OneLake. For more information, go to Govern Azure connections.
2 We recommend that you use data destinations and connect directly to the output tables. For more information, go to Dataflow Gen2 data destinations and managed settings.

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