As of July 10, 2024, Invantive Bridge Online allows simulatenous start of multiple downloads of the same data set
This update is designed to resolve issues where downloads stall, particularly when Power Query within Excel is involved. Previously, problems frequently occurred when two identical downloads were started; the later-started download had to complete before the first could be completed according to logic integrated in Power Query. This problem was also occasionally observed with Power BI, but never with Qlik, Superset, Tableau, Access OData, or manual downloads.
Previously, it was possible to have only one active download per data set. Data was first collected and then shared with other identical downloads via the “response cache.” Any identical downloads were paused until the (first) active download was completed.
With the new release of Invantive Bridge Online, identical downloads are now independent of each other in terms of progress. This means that two simultaneous identical downloads in Excel no longer block each other due to Power Query constraints. This enhancement provides a smoother and more efficient download experience for users.