.CUB File

[emiliadgw]

Hello,

Is it possible to connect .CUB file to Power BI as a source?

I don't have an access to server, all i have is cub files.

Thank You!

[Anonymous]

Hi @emiliadgw ,

We cannot use a offline cube (.cub file) as the data source in Power BI desktop. In your scenario, you can connect to your SQL Server Analysis Services database directly. To connect to an SSAS MD database, select Get Data > Database > SQL Server Analysis Services Database
https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/documentation/powerbi-desktop-ssas-multidimensional/

If you have any concern on this feature, you can submit your idea on the link below. If this feature was mentioned by mulitple users, product team will consider to add this feature to next release.
https://ideas.powerbi.com/forums/265200-power-bi-ideas

Best Regards,

Stephen Tao

If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

[amitchandak · Accepted solution]

@emiliadgw , power bi can connect to cube or SQL server analysis service. I am not sure if it can connect with .cub file