The CData Power BI Connector for xBase is built on top of an ODBC driver. This section discusses how to install the connector, create a DSN, and connect from Power BI.

Installing the Connector

Installing the Connector is a step-by-step guide for how to manage the installation process.

Creating a Data Source Name (DSN)

Creating the Data Source Name describes the process to authenticate and connect to xBase.

xBase Version Support

The connector enables you to connect with .dbf files including those used in FoxPro 2.6 and Clipper. The connector supports the dBase III dialect. The connector requires access to a local file folder containing the table files.

For an introduction to Visualizing Data using the CData Power BI Connector for xBase.