Dax Studio - Python Connection

Hi mithunt,

You’re on the right track using the $SYSTEM DMVs. The trick is to (1) enumerate every dataset (catalog) in the workspace, then (2) loop your DMV queries against each catalog, and (3) export to CSV/Excel or land it in SQL for analysis.

– If you just need files fast: Use DAX Studio’s command-line to loop a workspace and export DMV results to CSV/XLSX or straight to SQL. It’s simple and robust. Docs, output modes.
– If you want code & full control: Use Python + XMLA (e.g., pyadomd/python-tabular) to connect to each dataset and run your DMV statements, then write to Excel/SQL.
– If you want full workspace inventory (reports, dashboards, lineages, permissions): Use the Power BI Admin Scanner APIs to pull metadata for all artifacts in one shot, then optionally enrich with DMV details via XMLA. Admin – WorkspaceInfo, Scanner quickstart.

Note: Querying XMLA endpoints (DMVs/TOM) requires the workspace to run on Premium/Fabric capacity (or PPU). XMLA endpoint overview, Premium features.

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