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damanpradhan
Helper I
Helper I

SOS: Datasets creation via API endpoints

Hi,

I am trying to create a dataset for PowerBI based out of the response of an API.
The API returns a JSON which I can load into a dataset. However, the dataset created out of this does not provide a "Refresh" option. The "Refresh" is available for datasets that I create out of SQL etc.

 

1. Can anyone tell me hwo I can schedule a refresh for a dataset that has been populated via a call to an API?
2. Second, if I have a hyperlink which is a call to an API endpoint, is there any way in which I can use the Response JSON as a PowerBI dataset dynamically?

 

Thanks in advance ! 

Daman

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TeigeGao
Solution Sage
Solution Sage

Hi @damanpradhan ,

In this scenario, we can create a custom data connector to connect to the data source, then use this connector in Gateway. For more information, please refer to this document: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/service-gateway-custom-connectors

Best Regards,

Teige

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TeigeGao
Solution Sage
Solution Sage

Hi @damanpradhan ,

In this scenario, we can create a custom data connector to connect to the data source, then use this connector in Gateway. For more information, please refer to this document: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/service-gateway-custom-connectors

Best Regards,

Teige

damanpradhan
Helper I
Helper I

Any chance that this could be related to Gateways?

 

Anyone???

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