- Power BI datasets can provide a rich source of data for Power Automate flows.
- The process starts by creating a scheduled email for a monthly summary.
- Data can be fetched from a Power BI dataset using the "Run a query against a dataset" action in Power Automate.
- The query text can be generated using Power BI desktop by creating a table visual and copying the query.
- The data retrieved from Power BI can be converted into an HTML table for email using Power Automate actions.
- It is recommended to test the flow as each action is added, and again once the flow is completed.
- The report and Excel file used in the example can be found on the author's GitHub.
- Power Automate is not ideal for loading large quantities of data into a new system, but it can be a useful tool for automating processes with data from a Power BI dataset.
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