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powerbiexpert22
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Automate Sharepoint online folder data

how can i automate the process of loading files in folder on sharepoint and loading same files data in power bi?

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lbendlin
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- use the "SharePoint Folder" connector

- add filters on file name and path to narrow in on just the  files you want to combine

- easy option: Combine Binaries.  Better option:  Write your own ingestor, and then use "Expand Tables"

- change column types as needed.

 

I was planning to write a blog entry on this ( the better option ).  Hopefully I can get to it soon-ish.

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v-priyankata
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Hi @powerbiexpert22 
I hope this information is helpful. Please let me know if you have any further questions or if you'd like to discuss this further. If this answers your question, please Accept it as a solution and give it a 'Kudos' so others can find it easily.
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v-priyankata
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Hi @powerbiexpert22 
I wanted to check if you had the opportunity to review the information provided. Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions. If my response has addressed your query, please accept it as a solution and give a 'Kudos' so other members can easily find it.
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v-priyankata
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Hi @powerbiexpert22 

May I ask if you have resolved this issue? If so, please mark the helpful reply and accept it as the solution. This will be helpful for other community members who have similar problems to solve it faster.

Thank you.

lbendlin
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- use the "SharePoint Folder" connector

- add filters on file name and path to narrow in on just the  files you want to combine

- easy option: Combine Binaries.  Better option:  Write your own ingestor, and then use "Expand Tables"

- change column types as needed.

 

I was planning to write a blog entry on this ( the better option ).  Hopefully I can get to it soon-ish.

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