How to connect .bds file extension (Busy Software)

[nagaraj007]

Hello All,

I need to connect to Busy software which has the file of .bds extension. They told me its an Access database, however when i try to connect through access database in Power BI it doesnt allow me to connect. Please advice.

[vgvineetgoel]

Any luck in connecting Busy to Power BI till now?

[sabby_reen]

does anyone know the complete structure of the tables? I need to know in what table Sundry Debitors and Creditors are stored 

[Anonymous]

Hi

Please change the extention of file .bds to .accdb  

And open in access. keep in mind it might has password applied. So contact to Busy to get Password.

Happy Coding. 

Vijay Jangid

[psdhillon1]

Hey @nagaraj007 Have you got any solution to get data out of busy accounting software & connect to power Bi automatically

[v-frfei-msft]

Hi @nagaraj007 ,

Based on my research, There is no connertor for .bds file in Power bi desktop currently.

Btw, Have your tried ODBC connector?

[vgvineetgoel]

It didn't work

[nagaraj007]

Hi,

Its not working either. I am unable to figure it out.