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I am using SharePoint 2010.

I currently have a list that gets updated many times throughout the day.

I currently have an Excel Web Part with graphs and summary tables on the first tab, and its data source on a second tab. On the second tab, the data source comes from a .iqy file that links to the SharePoint list.

Here's my issue: In order to update the source, I am having to manually download the file, refresh the data, and re-upload it to SharePoint.

Is there a way to make this data update every 15 minutes or so? Can I add some kind of button that would refresh the data source?

My initial research has suggested this:

  • Use PowerPivot (not an option, I am in a corporate environment and can't install it)
  • Use the SQL Server Reporting Services(SSRS) to query the SharePoint list, and deploy the SSRS report to SharePoint library

Maybe another approach may be better. I appreciate any advice in advance. Thank you.

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  • Would it be possible to use the XSLTListViewWebPart (The one you see on AllItems.aspx)? This one support autorefresh through ajax
    – eirikb
    Commented Sep 13, 2012 at 6:01

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Refeshing data from SharePoint list using data query is not supported in Excel Services.

Look at the list of unsupported features for Excel Services ( http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms496823.aspx)

I know the list is for MOSS 2007, however the only thing Microsoft changed is that they don't block workbook rendering in SP2010 (see http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff595319.aspx).

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I have an article that shows you how to do this.

http://learn.sharepoint.com

exact article is here

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  • While this may theoretically answer the question, we prefer inclusion of the essential parts of the answer here, and to provide the link for reference. See answer for general guidelines.
    – SPDoctor
    Commented Aug 27, 2013 at 10:49
  • The solution suggested by user1944 only works on premises, if you have access to the SharePoint server. OP certainly can't use it.
    – Keith Hudson
    Commented Sep 7, 2016 at 12:49

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