Power BI export to PDF automation
So my company won't pay out for Power BI to every user in the business.
I have Power BI Pro, I have a report that I wish to create a PDF copy and sent to various recipients.
Problem is that I need the data to update to each recipient which has their own data set, a row of data in an excel file, and then a PDF created and emailed out and loop back to the next recipient.
I'm trying to use MS Flow to do this with little luck.
Thank you in advance.
office365 powerbi office365-apps microsoft-flow
asked Nov 22 '18 at 14:26
Phil CollinsPhil Collins
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So my company won't pay out for Power BI to every user in the business.
I have Power BI Pro, I have a report that I wish to create a PDF copy and sent to various recipients.
Problem is that I need the data to update to each recipient which has their own data set, a row of data in an excel file, and then a PDF created and emailed out and loop back to the next recipient.
I'm trying to use MS Flow to do this with little luck.
Thank you in advance.
office365 powerbi office365-apps microsoft-flow
asked Nov 22 '18 at 14:26
Phil CollinsPhil Collins
83
The Power BI API does not seem to support PDF exports, so I am afraid automating through Power BI is impossible. You could probably look at UI automation (e.g. AutoHotKey or a mouse recording software).
– Saaru Lindestøkke
Nov 24 '18 at 16:53
This seems as stupidity breaking to two instances:1. Crystal reporting 2. BI From what I know there is no way to do that, welcome to 21 century
– ygaft
Nov 25 '18 at 21:20
Sorry but Power BI is not meant or developed to allow you to do that. If you manage to do that somehow, you are breaking the policies. I suggest Excel dashboard with a bit of VBA on it to update the data & send out the Emails automatically etc.,
– Sid29
Nov 26 '18 at 16:58
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So my company won't pay out for Power BI to every user in the business.
I have Power BI Pro, I have a report that I wish to create a PDF copy and sent to various recipients.
Problem is that I need the data to update to each recipient which has their own data set, a row of data in an excel file, and then a PDF created and emailed out and loop back to the next recipient.
I'm trying to use MS Flow to do this with little luck.
Thank you in advance.
office365 powerbi office365-apps microsoft-flow
asked Nov 22 '18 at 14:26
Phil CollinsPhil Collins
83
So my company won't pay out for Power BI to every user in the business.
I have Power BI Pro, I have a report that I wish to create a PDF copy and sent to various recipients.
Problem is that I need the data to update to each recipient which has their own data set, a row of data in an excel file, and then a PDF created and emailed out and loop back to the next recipient.
I'm trying to use MS Flow to do this with little luck.
Thank you in advance.
office365 powerbi office365-apps microsoft-flow
office365 powerbi office365-apps microsoft-flow
asked Nov 22 '18 at 14:26
Phil CollinsPhil Collins
83
asked Nov 22 '18 at 14:26
Phil CollinsPhil Collins
83
asked Nov 22 '18 at 14:26
Phil CollinsPhil Collins
83
asked Nov 22 '18 at 14:26
Phil CollinsPhil Collins
83
asked Nov 22 '18 at 14:26
Phil CollinsPhil Collins
83
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The Power BI API does not seem to support PDF exports, so I am afraid automating through Power BI is impossible. You could probably look at UI automation (e.g. AutoHotKey or a mouse recording software).
– Saaru Lindestøkke
Nov 24 '18 at 16:53
This seems as stupidity breaking to two instances:1. Crystal reporting 2. BI From what I know there is no way to do that, welcome to 21 century
– ygaft
Nov 25 '18 at 21:20
Sorry but Power BI is not meant or developed to allow you to do that. If you manage to do that somehow, you are breaking the policies. I suggest Excel dashboard with a bit of VBA on it to update the data & send out the Emails automatically etc.,
– Sid29
Nov 26 '18 at 16:58
add a comment |
The Power BI API does not seem to support PDF exports, so I am afraid automating through Power BI is impossible. You could probably look at UI automation (e.g. AutoHotKey or a mouse recording software).
– Saaru Lindestøkke
Nov 24 '18 at 16:53
This seems as stupidity breaking to two instances:1. Crystal reporting 2. BI From what I know there is no way to do that, welcome to 21 century
– ygaft
Nov 25 '18 at 21:20
Sorry but Power BI is not meant or developed to allow you to do that. If you manage to do that somehow, you are breaking the policies. I suggest Excel dashboard with a bit of VBA on it to update the data & send out the Emails automatically etc.,
– Sid29
Nov 26 '18 at 16:58
The Power BI API does not seem to support PDF exports, so I am afraid automating through Power BI is impossible. You could probably look at UI automation (e.g. AutoHotKey or a mouse recording software).
– Saaru Lindestøkke
Nov 24 '18 at 16:53
The Power BI API does not seem to support PDF exports, so I am afraid automating through Power BI is impossible. You could probably look at UI automation (e.g. AutoHotKey or a mouse recording software).
– Saaru Lindestøkke
Nov 24 '18 at 16:53
This seems as stupidity breaking to two instances:1. Crystal reporting 2. BI From what I know there is no way to do that, welcome to 21 century
– ygaft
Nov 25 '18 at 21:20
This seems as stupidity breaking to two instances:1. Crystal reporting 2. BI From what I know there is no way to do that, welcome to 21 century
– ygaft
Nov 25 '18 at 21:20
Sorry but Power BI is not meant or developed to allow you to do that. If you manage to do that somehow, you are breaking the policies. I suggest Excel dashboard with a bit of VBA on it to update the data & send out the Emails automatically etc.,
– Sid29
Nov 26 '18 at 16:58
Sorry but Power BI is not meant or developed to allow you to do that. If you manage to do that somehow, you are breaking the policies. I suggest Excel dashboard with a bit of VBA on it to update the data & send out the Emails automatically etc.,
– Sid29
Nov 26 '18 at 16:58
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The Power BI API does not seem to support PDF exports, so I am afraid automating through Power BI is impossible. You could probably look at UI automation (e.g. AutoHotKey or a mouse recording software).
– Saaru Lindestøkke
Nov 24 '18 at 16:53
This seems as stupidity breaking to two instances:1. Crystal reporting 2. BI From what I know there is no way to do that, welcome to 21 century
– ygaft
Nov 25 '18 at 21:20
Sorry but Power BI is not meant or developed to allow you to do that. If you manage to do that somehow, you are breaking the policies. I suggest Excel dashboard with a bit of VBA on it to update the data & send out the Emails automatically etc.,
– Sid29
Nov 26 '18 at 16:58