❗ Warning: The Power BI integration for document management is only available to legacy BIMcollab Twin users (i.e. spaces with web links ending in .bimlink.com).
With our Power BI connector, data from BIMcollab document management can easily be imported into Power BI, so that you can easily develop and customize reports and dashboards that suit your needs.
Install Power BI connector
To use the document management Power BI connector in the Power BI Desktop application, it first needs to be installed. The latest version can be downloaded from one of the links below highlighted in blue.
To use the connector, the .mez file must be placed in the folder "...Microsoft Power BI Desktop Custom Connectors". If the folder does not exist, it can be created.
Live server
Versie 1.0, gepubliceerd op 2-7-2020
Demo server
Versie 1.0, gepubliceerd op 2-7-2020
Customise security settings
To use a custom connector, Power BI's security settings need to be adjusted. othervise, there will be an error message and connector can't be used.
Adjust the security settings for data extensions as follows:
In Power BI Desktop, select File > Options and settings > Options > Security.
Under Data extensions, select (Not recommended) Allow an extension to be loaded without validation or warning. Select OK and then restart Power BI Desktop.
Using Power BI connector
If the Power BI connector is installed, it can be found in the list of connectors in the "Retrieve data" dialogue box. Press "Connect" to retrieve data from BIMcollab.
Next, the connector will ask for your BIMcollab login. Through the connector, you can only access the data you are authorised for within the BIMcollab application. After logging in, you can select and load the various API endpoints. You are then free to compile your own reports. You also have the option of linking your own data sources such as Excel sheets to the BIMcollab data.