topic Re: Prompt to Import Data Source in Developer

Prompt to Import Data Source

Mooihoek — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 04:33:53 GMT

Is it possible to prompt for a data source rather than having to enter the path? EG a windows type explorer option to browser for data import?

Re: Prompt to Import Data Source

Eric_Zhang — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 07:50:07 GMT

@Mooihoek wrote:

Is it possible to prompt for a data source rather than having to enter the path? EG a windows type explorer option to browser for data import?

What is the data source type in your case?

Re: Prompt to Import Data Source

Mooihoek — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 08:04:35 GMT

Mainly excel, xlsx, CSV and salesforce reports.

Re: Prompt to Import Data Source

Eric_Zhang — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 01:21:02 GMT

@Mooihoek wrote:
Mainly excel, xlsx, CSV and salesforce reports.

I meant what is that data connector in your case.

Re: Prompt to Import Data Source

Mooihoek — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 01:50:18 GMT

The data connectors were what I listed previouosly (excel, csv, xlxs, salesforce report) Im using Power BI Desktop and then publishing to the Power BI Servcie.

Re: Prompt to Import Data Source

Mooihoek — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 02:05:58 GMT

Would be nice to get an answer for this

Re: Prompt to Import Data Source

ReportGuru — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 08:39:29 GMT

Hi @Mooihoek Instead of entering the path, as a workaround, maybe you can try to test your connection with a 3rd party connector. I've tried windsor.ai, supermetrics and funnel.io. I stayed with windsor because it is much cheaper so just to let you know other options. In case you wonder, to make the connection first search for the Salesforce connector in the data sources list:

After that, just grant access to your Salesforce account using your credentials, then on preview and destination page you will see a preview of your Salesforce fields:

There just select the fields you need. It is also compatible with custom fields and custom objects, so you'll be able to export them through windsor. Finally, just select PBI as your data destination and finally just copy and paste the url on PBI --> Get Data --> Web --> Paste the url.