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kewaynes
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Direct Query with API Connection

I am building a report that connects to an API. I have been able to succesffuly do this. However, I would like the data to be close to real time to show vehicle locations. Is it possible to connect to an API with direct query?

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Idrissshatila
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Hello @kewaynes ,

 

check this blog, it will help in your case https://blog.crossjoin.co.uk/2021/04/25/can-i-build-a-power-bi-directquery-dataset-on-top-of-a-rest-...

 

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Idrissshatila
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Hello @kewaynes ,

 

check this blog, it will help in your case https://blog.crossjoin.co.uk/2021/04/25/can-i-build-a-power-bi-directquery-dataset-on-top-of-a-rest-...

 

If I answered your question, please mark my post as solution, Appreciate your Kudos 👍

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