Composite Semantic Models Explained | Direct Lake + Import Tables in Power BI (2026 Update)

🚀 Microsoft Fabric & Power BI just got more powerful! Composite Semantic Models can now combine Direct Lake tables with Import tables, making data modeling more flexible than ever. In this video, I explain everything you need to know — from concept to implementation. 🔍 In this video, you will learn: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 What is a Composite Semantic Model 02:15 Why use Composite Semantic Models 05:25 Where to find the options in Power BI / Fabric 07:23 How to create Composite Semantic Models step-by-step 09:30 Mixing Direct Lake and Import tables 12:40 Creating relationships and measures 15:00 Building reports from the composite model 15:50 Mixing Import tables with Direct Lake 18:40 Building reports from the second composite model 💡 Why this feature matters You can now combine: Direct Lake performance Import flexibility 100+ data connectors Hybrid modeling scenarios Perfect for real-world analytics where data comes from multiple sources. 🧠 Based on Microsoft Release (Public Preview) Composite Semantic Models with Direct Lake + Import Tables Released February 2026 in Microsoft Fabric. : https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/b... 🎯 Ideal for: Power BI developers Fabric architects Data engineers DP-600 certification learners DP-700 certification learners Semantic model designers 👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for Microsoft Fabric deep dives --------- Follow me on: • Medium:   / amitchandak   • Twitter:   / amitchandak78   • LinkedIn:   / amitchandak78   --------- Complete Power BI in one Video 20 hours(2025):    • Power BI Complete Course 2026 - Beginner t...   Complete Power BI in one Video 11 hours(2023):    • Microsoft Power BI Tutorial For Beginners✨...   Master Power Query in 3 Hours(2025):    • Power Query 2025: The Ultimate Data Transf...      • Power BI Complete Course 2026 - Beginner t...   50 Essential Interview Questions & 10 Advanced Use Case Tutorials 2024:    • Top 50 Power BI Interview Questions (2025)...   --------- ▶️My Other Videos: • Mastering Power BI:    • Power BI for Beginners 1: Loading Data, Cr...   • Expertise Power BI:    • Expertise Power BI- How to Change Connecti...   ~-~~-~~~-~~-~ Please watch: "Microsoft Power BI Tutorial For Beginners✨ | Power BI Full Course 2023:    • Microsoft Power BI Tutorial For Beginners✨...