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awiebe
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6 years ago

Refresh rate workaround for MYSQL database

Hello,   For my application I need Power Bi to be able to refresh the data it is getting from the MYSQL database at at least a 2 minute refresh rate. Is there a workaround to do this considering t...
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awiebe
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6 years ago

v-xuding-msft GilbertQ 

From what I understand, DirectQuery is not applicable with MySQL only with SQL and other databases.

Also it appears that for the most part, real-time streaming is really only applicable with cards?

Perhaps I'm incorrect though. For my application I need to track a number of moving objects on a map with gps coordinates.

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    GilbertQ
    Super User
    6 years ago
    Hi there

    If you wanted that then you would be able to possibly using a visual using a real-time dataset on a dashboard.