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7 years ago

Salesforce Objects direct connect with PowerBI will reduce Salesforce performance ?

Hi! I have been using PowerBI to set up reports and dashboards connecting via the Salesforce Objects to overcome the limitation (2 000 rows max) of the API with Salesforce reports. In most cases it ...
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2 years ago

Hi, I know this reply is very late lol, but were you able to find a solution? As a workaround, maybe you can try to test your connection with a 3rd party connector. I currently use windsor.ai's SF connector which is also compatible with objects and I don't have to deal with that 20,000 rows limitation. In case you wonder, to make the connection first search for the Salesforce connector in the data sources list:

 

 

After that, just grant access to your Salesforce account using your credentials, then on preview and destination page you will see a preview of your Salesforce fields:

 

 

There just select the fields you need. It is also compatible with custom fields and custom objects, so you'll be able to export them through windsor.  Finally, just select PBI as your data destination and finally just copy and paste the url on PBI --> Get Data --> Web --> Paste the url.