Power Bi-Custom Connector-Blank File Method

Power Bi-Custom Connector-Blank File Method

Method 1: Blank File

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Generate the Report:

    • Follow the respective guides to generate your report.
  2. Download the .mez File:

    • Access to the .mez file is provided to paid users. Download the file.
  3. Create Necessary Folders:

    • Navigate to Documents from "This PC".
    • Create a folder named Power BI Desktop.

    • Inside the Power BI Desktop folder, create another folder named Custom Connectors.
         
  4. Paste the .mez File:

    • Place the downloaded .mez file into the Custom Connectors folder.

         
  5. Open Power BI Desktop:

    • Launch Microsoft Power BI Desktop.
  6. Import Data:

    • Click on the Home tab, then select Get Data from the dropdown menu.
         
    • Click on More and search for "Acc" or "Xero".

    • Select the Custom Connector and click on "Connect".
  7. Authenticate:

    • In the Bearer Token dialog box, paste the Bearer Token copied from the Accounting.BI Connectors tab.
  8. Enter URL:

    • In the following dialog box, paste the URL for the endpoint report you are looking for.

         
  9. Invoke the Data:

    • Click on Invoke.

  10. Transform Data:

    • Click on the double-headed arrow on the rows and select Expand to New Rows.

         
    • Click on the double-headed arrow again and click OK.

  11. View Data:

    • Your data will now be displayed accordingly.