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Is it possible to have Power Bi prompt the user for a file using a custom connector? It would be like the Excel or XML connector that immediately displays the file explorer when you chose them from Get Data.
Hi @owjo1001,
Can you please explain more about your requirements? They should help us clarify your scenario.
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In addition, I don't think you can display the custom explorer menu after inputting the connection strings.
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Xiaoxin Sheng
Never mind I realized it's not possible to extend file.contents through a custom connector.
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