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callum
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Importing web source

‎08-16-2017 01:21 AM

Hi,

 

Is this possible? I'd be surprised if it wasn't, but I can't seem to see it anywhere! I've clicked the Get data button, and the only options seem to be to either upload a local file or to connect to a database, but no option to enter a URL.

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Seth_C_Bauer
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‎08-16-2017 08:04 AM

@callum To fully use Power BI, you want to download the Power BI Desktop. This tool allows yout to connect to a huge number of datasources, model and build reports. Then you publish those reports to the Service for sharing and collaboration, or for your own personal use and ability to use Power BI Mobile.

 

Web is a data source you can select in the Power BI Desktop


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Seth_C_Bauer
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‎08-16-2017 08:04 AM

@callum To fully use Power BI, you want to download the Power BI Desktop. This tool allows yout to connect to a huge number of datasources, model and build reports. Then you publish those reports to the Service for sharing and collaboration, or for your own personal use and ability to use Power BI Mobile.

 

Web is a data source you can select in the Power BI Desktop


Looking for more Power BI tips, tricks & tools? Check out PowerBI.tips the site I co-own with Mike Carlo. Also, if you are near SE WI? Join our PUG Milwaukee Brew City PUG
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