Using the Python Visualization for Power BI

In our previous posts, we installed and set up Python for Power BI and used Python as a datasource in a Power BI Desktop report. We also used Python to filter data in Power Query. In this post, we will look at the Power BI Python Visualization.

In Power BI Desktop, select the Python visualization:

You may see the message below. Click Enable:

We will add a couple of fields from our dataset, AccountName and Revenue to Values:

We can see the following Python code is already added:

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# The following code to create a dataframe and remove duplicated rows is always executed and acts as a preamble for your script:

# dataset = pandas.DataFrame(AccountName, Revenue)
# dataset = dataset.drop_duplicates()

# Paste or type your script code here:
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt

plt.xlabel(‘Account Name’)
plt.xticks(rotation=’vertical’)
plt.ylabel(‘Revenue’)
plt.title(‘Account Name vs Revenue’)

plt.bar(dataset.AccountName, dataset.Revenue)
plt.show()
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