Power BI cannot find 'Project for the Web' custom columns

[rposch]

I'm attempting to load 'Project for the Web' fields into PowerBI to be used in a report.  This video shows that it is possible...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GstSF_3O2ZE.  However upon following the steps I do not see the custom fields in any of the project tables.  Is what I'm attempting to do even possible?

[v-janeyg-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi, @rposch 

Do you sure you have created the custom field in data source? Did you refresh the report?

AKAIK, you can't use OData connector to access PWA Custom fields in PowerBI.

You can try to use web connector then change to xml.  Advanced transformation steps——xml tables 

Please refer to the solution provided by @echristoph  in this thread.

https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Desktop/project-online-custom-fields/td-p/343591 

Did I answer your question ? Please mark my reply as solution. Thank you very much.
If not, please feel free to ask me.

Best Regards,
Community Support Team _ Janey

[rposch]

Hi v-janeyg-msft,

Thank you for your thoughtful response, I believe the problem may be something else.  The custom fields have been created through the 'home page' as opposed to being created through Dynamics.  I'm told they are visible in Power BI (using CDS) if created through Dynamics.  Not sure if we are even licensed for Dynamics.  I believe this is why I cannot locate the fields via PowerBI.  Thanks again for taking the time and providing a thoughtful response.  Much appreciated! 

[Anonymous]

Yes it is possible.

[Anonymous]

can anyone help me? How can I access custome project for the web columns in Power BI reports?