I am using Python visuals in Power BI and able to use matplotlib based visuals.
I need to parameterize python visual in order to filter pandas dataframe and build pandas dataframe index.
Is it possible to pass Power BI parameters to Python Visual scripts?
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I have a power bi report that connects to another power bi dataset.
I want to import an excel file into the new report's dataset without making any changes to the original dataset.
On this new report (that uses another dataset) the transform query button is grayed out so I'm not sure how to import an excel file. Does power bi support this?
Use the Get data button on the home tab. Should be a simple upload of the excel file. Make sure to use the desktop version. Using the model tab on the far left side you can link variables (many to many, many to one, etc.) (if the datasets are related)
What you`re looking for is a Composite Model. If you want to use it, you first have to enable the following Preview features in Options:
After a restart you can click on Transform data and Power BI will add a local model and allow you to add further data sources like Excel files to it.
I am trying to export multiple pages in one report to excel (same spreadsheet) with the filters.
Is there any way I can do it?
You can't export Power BI visuals to Excel for whatever reason. However, you can use Analyze in Excel to live connect to the Power BI dataset and then rebuild Power BI tables and matrices with Pivot tables. Note that this doesn't work with Power BI's implicit measures but explicit (DAX) measures only.
I want to know if I can use Power BI to create reports in Excel? I want a well formatted report we present before clients.
Clients provide us data in SQL. I use statistical analysis tools. The analysed numbers are in SQL again. I have Power BI on my laptop. I want to know if I can build any process where I can create excel reports from the SQL server numbers?
I do use PBI for creating charts and graphs which I later manually paste in excel reports. But have no idea if complete report making is possible.
Can anyone elaborate??
Thanks!!
Power BI is (mostly) the combination of two Excel plugins, Power Query (Get data from Excel 2016 onwards) and Power Pivot. The visual/report layer is an advanced version of Power View in Excel.
You have two options. First you can use Excel to have the Power BI experience in getting and connecting the data together. For this method you will use the Power Query (M) and Power Pivot (DAX) parts, these are the same as getting data and using the relationship designer in Power BI. If you are currently copying and pasting visuals from Power BI into Excel, then this method would be the best way. You may want to create your visuals in Excel, and format them to a Power BI look and feel.
The second option is to create the dataset in Power BI, getting and transforming the data, then publishing it to the service. You can then use 'Analyze in Excel' to connect Excel to the dataset and surface the data in Excel.
I would recommend not copy and pasting visuals from Power BI to Excel as you lose the benefits of Power BI's interactivity, just use the normal charts, slicers and other tools in Excel. By using the first option, you are keeping the workflow in one application without any convoluted steps back and forth, and anything you learn and use in Power Query and Power Pivot you can use in Power BI.
I am new to Power BI and trying to build a report for one of our business requirements. I have access to a Power BI dataset which I imported in the Power BI desktop version. I also need to import an excel file placed in SharePoint/OneDrive and merge the data in these two sources. When I am trying to do this, I am getting the below error.
Is this feature not available in Power BI?
If not, is there a way to achieve this objective?
You are connected to a Tabular SSAS cube or Power BI Service dataset, you can't add other data sources.
You can only mix data source types in the modes direct query and import. See the limitations section of the MS docs
One option would be to recreate the Tabular data model in Power BI, over the base table/views it is based on in direct query mode, then add the SharePoint list, or add it as a table in the Tabular/Power BI Service Dataset
I'm Trying to create a Power BI Report where I have Two data Sources. One is a SQL Server Database and the other is an excel file. I was wondering If I could import the Excel File and get the data from the SQL server database using a Direct query.
Is that possible?
Power BI currently doesn't support mixing DirectQuery and Import data sources in the same report. You have to choose one or the other for the entire report.
In your case, you could import the data from the Excel file and also get the data from the SQL Server, using the Import mode for both (and have a copy of the data embedded in your report file).
If you import the SQL data using DirectQuery, then you won't be able to import the Excel file.
There's a feature request to allow mixing DirectQuery and Import which you can vote.
Since 2021-01-19 Power BI supports composite models.
composite models in Power BI Desktop