Power BI NXT Integration

Elizabeth Hall

Hello, I am having trouble using the following instructions.
Create a Power BI Connector for Raiser’s Edge NXT

When using the above video, there were a few changes, but I was able to navigate most of the tutorial. I am getting stuck with something rather simple. My first issue was attempting to save my Blackbaud.Zip file to a Blackbaud.MEZ file. I ever reached out to my IT department and they couldnt assist.

GitHub - blackbaud/powerbi-connector: Blackbaud data connectors for Power Query and Power BI

Next, I found this article and got halfway through. Wondering if anyone might be able to assist me in completing the connection? I know i'm close. Would love a fresh YouTube Video or instructions. Almost there!

Alex Wong

@Elizabeth Hall
your IT folks should be able to do zip to mez, they are probably misinformed on whatever instruction they were looking at.

This post I replied to has all the info you need to do this, including how to deal with the zip to mez

https://community.blackbaud.com/forums/viewtopic/426/64701

Elizabeth Hall

@Alex Wong
Hi Alex, I was able to figure out the .mez file on my own. I pulled the file into Filezilla on a different location, renames there and brought the file back in. I will review your document and see your recommendations.