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Looker derived analytic models from LookML Explores in preview

PreviewVerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026

The model_source subparameter of derived_analytic_model translates an Explore's joins, dimensions and measures into in-database analytic models such as BigQuery Graphs or Snowflake semantic views.

Topics: SQL, BI

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