Installing the ENLYZE Power BI Integration

Prerequisites

• Power BI Desktop – You can download the latest version here. Power BI Desktop is required to use the ENLYZE Power BI Integration; the Power BI Web App is not supported. Please note that Power BI Desktop requires a Windows computer.

• ENLYZE Power BI Integration – You can download the latest version here. More information can be found here.

• ENLYZE API Key – If you do not have an ENLYZE API Key yet, contact your ENLYZE representative to request one.

The Power BI integration is currently in beta testing. Changes may occur and might not be immediately reflected in the documentation.

During the beta phase, the integration is available free of charge to all interested users. After the beta phase ends, usage of the integration will require payment.

1. Power BI Desktop Installieren

If Power BI Desktop is not yet installed on your computer, download it here and install it on your Windows machine.

Power BI Desktop must be used! The Power BI Web App is not supported.

2. Install the ENLYZE Power BI Integration

2.1 Create the Custom Connectors Directory

To use third-party integrations (Custom Connectors) in Power BI, they must be placed in the following directory: Documents\Microsoft Power BI Desktop\Custom Connectors Ensure that this directory exists on your computer.

2.2 Download the ENLYZE Power BI Integration

If the ENLYZE Power BI Integration is not yet installed, download the latest version here.

2.3 Move the ENLYZE Power BI Integration to the Custom Connectors Folder

Move the file enlyze-powerbi.mez from your Downloads folder to the following directory: Documents\Microsoft Power BI Desktop\Custom Connectors

Place the ENLYZE Power BI Integration in the Custom Connector Folder

2.4 Allow Loading of Third-Party Data Extensions

To allow Power BI to load the ENLYZE Power BI Integration, third-party data extensions must be enabled:

1. Open Microsoft Power BI and navigate to the security settings: File > Options and Settings > Options > Security

2. Under Data Extensions, select Allow any extension to load without validation or warning and click OK.

Allow to load extensions from third parties

For more details on Custom Connectors and their installation, see here.

2.5 Restart the Power BI Application

To apply the changes, restart Power BI.

2.6 Connect Power BI to the ENLYZE Manufacturing Data Platform

1. Click Get Data > More..., search for "enlyze", select ENLYZE (Beta) (Custom), and click Connect.

1. You will be prompted to enter your ENLYZE API Key. Enter your key and click Connect again.

You have successfully connected Power BI to the ENLYZE Manufacturing Data Platform and now have access to your production data in Power BI.