Data refresh more often than 15minutes

[AnetaK]

Is it possible to refresh data more often than every 15 minutes?

I mean... without a refresh button.

I would like an end user to have an up to date report.

I would also like to be able to use a Synoptic Panel visual.

[v-qiuyu-msft]

Hi @AnetaK,

Which data source do you use in the report? It the data source supports DirectQuery mode ( Data sources supported by DirectQuery ), you can follow @Greg_Deckler's suggestion. When you interact with a visualization, queries are sent from Power BI directly to the database. Updated data is then returned and visualizations are updated. 

Regarding to use Synoptic Panel visual, you can follow this article: Visual Awesomeness Unlocked - Using the Synoptic Panel. 

Best Regards,
Qiuyun Yu 

[AnetaK]

I want to use Exchange.

I am familiar with this visualisation.

I've mentioned Synoptic because for example in the PBI streaming mode it is impossible to use it.

EDIT: I don't want people to interact with the report/dashboard. I only want them to see the changing data.

Let's imagine I have an aeroplane picture and want to show if the seats are booked or not. I want the data to change automatically.

[v-qiuyu-msft]

Hi @AnetaK,

Exchange data source doesn't support DirectQuery. In your scenario, one workaround maybe Push data into a Power BI dataset and enable the Historic data analysis to create a report. Every time refresh the report page can get the updated data.

Best Regards,
Qiuyun Yu 

[AnetaK]

Thank you. I'll read about it.

EDIT: I think that your soultion makes it impossible to use Synoptic Panel, because it's a real time streaming.

[v-qiuyu-msft]

Hi @AnetaK,

It's possible that you can use the Synoptic Panel visual. In Power BI service, we can import custom visual to a report.  

Best Regards,
Qiuyun Yu 

[Greg_Deckler]

I would say that if you need it faster than every 15 minutes, use a Direct Query live connection.

[AnetaK]

"For the DirectQuery/Live connection, you can set the refresh frequency from 15 minutes to weekly"

https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/documentation/powerbi-refresh-data/