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I tried the below R script in two different places on PowerBI but it gives me a different results
on Get Data > R script, the following R script returns a dataset that I can explain and eventually parse JSON format.
On the other hand, when applying this on Run R Script within Transform - it doesnt return any dataset that I can do further transformation. Basically returns no rows. What have I done wrong? Please find R script below. Note that I took away my API key 🙂 - Many thanks
# 'dataset' holds the input data for this script
library(rosetteApi)
key <- "content"
value <- "It is a beautiful day"
parameters <- list()
parameters[[ key ]] <- value
parameters <- toJSON(parameters)
result = api("my api", "sentiment", parameters)
myjson <- toJSON(result)
dataset <- as.data.frame(myjson)
From what I've been able to determine at this point you need to return a data.frame named exactly "output".
So I usually start with:
output <- dataset
# do manipulations add columns etc... to the output data frame
@Anonymous
The R script under "Get Data" is for importing the resulting data frame. But the R script in Query Editor is only for performing transformation and shaping data.
Reference:
Running R Scripts in Power BI Desktop
Regards,
hi there
Im aware of that, however my problem is why one gives me an error and the other doesnt so it must be a bug?
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