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Maps using geometry data from SQL server
Hi, I am trying to map out regions on Power BI desktop from a backend SQL server database. The data for the polygon is stored in Geometry format (0x000000000104...) Is there any way I can use this d...
A useful answer to this would be greatly appreciated. Until PowerBI can do this, we will not be using it.
agreed. It's a shame that Power BI can't visualise geometry data stored in SQL spatial columns (eg. PostGIS). I'm also finding Power BI rather lacking when trying to render WKT text (without using custom visuals, like Icon Map).