Question

Is there a way to programmatically extract a table from a Power BI dashboard when the “Export data” option is disabled?

I need a method to programmatically extract a table from a Power BI dashboard when the “Export data” option is disabled, ensuring I can still access and analyze the data.

Answer 1

When "Export Data" is turned off, the following code can be used to programmatically retrieve data from a Power BI dashboard:

Power BI REST API: Utilize the API to programmatically access the dataset or generate reports.

Power Automate: Create flows that can access Power BI data and export it to other locations (such as Excel, SQL, etc.) to automate the extraction process.

Power BI Desktop: If you have access, open the.pbix file and take data straight out of the model.

Python/R Scripts: If permitted, extract and modify data in Power BI using Python or R.

Web scraping: As a last resort, extract the dashboard's visible data using web scraping tools like Selenium.

Access the data straight from the underlying source (such as SQL Server) if you're using DirectQuery.