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Anonymous
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How do I execute an R Script with a 32Bit R in PowerBI?

I Need to Access a 32bit Progress Database, and I I have the appropriate driver. I can access the database without problems using RStudio with a R32bit, for example. When trying to access this database with RStudio using a 64bit R version, I get a mistake back from the driver. Also, when trying to access thre database with a 64bit driver, it simply cannot connect.

 

I want to use PowerBI to access this 32bit data directly, using an RScript. When trying to do this, even when using the PowerBI 32bit version, I get the same driver mistake I get when I try to use a 64bit R through RStudio, so my assumption is that PowerBI is using a  64bit R to execute the RScripts.

 

If this is the case, how can I indicate that R will use a 32bit R to execute the scripts?

 

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amitchandak
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@Anonymous , There are a few blogs are around how to deal with 32 bit, check if those can help

https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Desktop/Power-BI-does-not-support-32-bit-Access-DB/m-p/7175

https://exceleratorbi.com.au/64-bit-power-bi-desktop-32-bit-office-can-do/

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amitchandak
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@Anonymous , There are a few blogs are around how to deal with 32 bit, check if those can help

https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Desktop/Power-BI-does-not-support-32-bit-Access-DB/m-p/7175

https://exceleratorbi.com.au/64-bit-power-bi-desktop-32-bit-office-can-do/

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