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jitpbi
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Import/Direct query in rest api

Hi,

 

I have to get data from REST API for my reports. I am not sure about the connection mode in REST API connection in Power BI whether it is Import or Direct.

Also do i need to set refresh after publishing my report?

 

Thanks

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amitchandak
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@jitpbi , as far as I know, it is import

refer

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/connect-data/power-bi-data-sources

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v-lili6-msft
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hi  @jitpbi 

It is Import model, It just likes get data from web.

 

Regards,

Lin

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v-lili6-msft
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hi  @jitpbi 

It is Import model, It just likes get data from web.

 

Regards,

Lin

Community Support Team _ Lin
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.
amitchandak
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@jitpbi , as far as I know, it is import

refer

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/connect-data/power-bi-data-sources

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