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Hi,
I have a very simple excel file which is linked to a powerBi report showing daily workloads. This excel file is updated every night.
My questions are:
Can I get powerBI to automatically refresh this excel file that is placed locally?
If so does, this need a pro version?
Thanks in advance
Kristoffer
Solved! Go to Solution.
You can file the complete documentation on how the refresh works and available options at HERE.
Alternatively, I prefer to use third party product "Power Update" which is free for a single file and more information can be found at HERE.
You can file the complete documentation on how the refresh works and available options at HERE.
Alternatively, I prefer to use third party product "Power Update" which is free for a single file and more information can be found at HERE.
For any on-premise refreshing, you'll need the Pro version:
https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/
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