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RichardL
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9 years ago
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How to retrieve table data from Power BI desktop into custom visual?

Hello, I've created a table with two columns named "X" and "Y" in Power BI Desktop.  Each column contains integers.  I also created a custom visual that I can import into Power BI Desktop.  Is there ...
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  • RichardL's avatar
    RichardL
    9 years ago

    I figured it out.  Had to modify capabilities.json and use DataViewMappings in my visual.ts file.

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mpo
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9 years ago

I have seen first two links and didn't find them particularly helpful,

The third example though is great indeed - many thanks!

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RichardL
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9 years ago

Not a problem.  Documentation on how to retrieve table data from Power BI desktop is very sparse and difficult to find, to my surprise.  I tried searching for books on this to no avail.  Boo.