Data models must balance the competing demands of functionality, scope, and usability. As additional tables, columns, measures, and other structures are added to meet various analytical needs, a model can quickly become confusing to end users. Given that Power BI Desktop does not currently support perspectives or display folders, both SSAS Tabular 2016 usability features, it's important to minimize the visibility of columns and tables to provide an intuitive interface.

In this recipe an example data model is presented with guidance on configuring its display in the Power BI Field list. Additionally, a list of data model objects identifies candidates for hiding from the Report View.