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Hi all,
Is it possible to import data directly into power query from XML or other without downloading saving file first?
I am trying to get H8 data from the Federal Reserve Board.
I created a package and I downloaded the csv file and got everything setup in power query to create the data model.
But I would like to make it a bit more automated so I don't have to download a file each time I want to refresh.
Thanks,
-w
@UncleLewis
In your scenario, you can just connect to the public website, then simply refresh would brings you the newest data.
Connect to a webpage from Power BI Desktop - Power BI | Microsoft Docs
Paul Zheng _ Community Support Team
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yes, you can infact, connect to XML source and pull it directly into power query and do all kind of preparation for Data model. Did you try the following?
Get Data -> All -> XML
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