Using the current folder as a variable as the Import Folder for other files?

[I_Like_Pi]

I would like to give a powerBI to someone else to use that does not have access to my folder.

I maintain a couple excel files that create input parameters for the subsequent table imports.

I would like to modify the import code of this excell file to be relative to the current folder the pbix file is in.

How do I do that?

ie

Convert 

    Source = Excel.Workbook(File.Contents("C:\Subfolder\Example\SitURLs.xlsx"), null, true),

to

    PV_Folder=MAGICPOWERQueryFunctionforcurrentpath()

    Source = Excel.Workbook(File.Contents(""& PV_Folder &"\SitURLs.xlsx"), null, true),

[edited for clarity?]

[Greg_Deckler]

To my knowledge, there is no automagical way to get the current folder as a parameter to a query. That being said, you can use the "Manage Parameters" in the Power Query editor to create a parameter for folder that the end user can edit to be the correct path. In the Power Query Editor on the Home tab, use the "Manage Parameters" dialog to create a new parameter.

[I_Like_Pi]

Thanks smoupre,

I am going to keep hunting, but for now will hardcode a folder as a parameter that can be updated

[v-caliao-msft]

Hi @I_Like_Pi,

Currently, the available values for a parameter can only from a hardcode list. For the feature to get parameter available values from a query, I would recommend you submit a feature request in the idea forum: https://ideas.powerbi.com/forums/265200-power-bi-ideas.

Reference
https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/deep-dive-into-query-parameters-and-power-bi-templates/
http://biinsight.com/power-bi-desktop-query-parameters-part-1/

Regards,

Charlie Liao