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JohnTheDoe
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8 years ago

Which API link should I use to upload a local CSV as a new dataset to service?

I'm exploring the PowerBI's REST API reference to find a resource that I could use to upload a local CSV file I have in the desktop to a specific workspace, but can't seem to find one. Is there a way...
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v-jiascu-msft
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8 years ago

Hi JohnTheDoe,

 

Since you said the CSV file is in the Desktop, I would suggest you use this API to upload the whole pbix file as a new data source. 

 

Best Regards,

Dale

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JohnTheDoe
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8 years ago

Thanks for your response. 

 

Is there a way to only upload CSV files in order to create a new dataset? The idea is so that the customer won't need to have knowledge of PowerBI and can simply upload a CSV file he/she is working on without hassle, and let another person who does know about PowerBI do the report work.

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    v-jiascu-msft
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    8 years ago

    Hi JohnTheDoe,

     

    According to the imports/postimportingroup and my test, I'm afraid the CSV file isn't supported for now. How about converting them into Excel files first? I would suggest you create an idea here.

     

    Best Regards,

    Dale