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jaryszek
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11 months ago
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How to programatically interact with PBIR file?

Hi Guys,  I found this idea about PBIR file which can be programtically changed: https://community.fabric.microsoft.com/t5/Fabric-Ideas/Button-to-Reload-Report-Layer-in-Power-BI-Desktop/idi-p/468...
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  • v-menakakota's avatar
    v-menakakota
    11 months ago

    Hi jaryszek ,

    Yes the .pbir file mainly acts as a reference that helps Power BI locate and organize the report components such as visuals.json and other layout files.

     

    It doesn’t contain the visuals themselves but points to where those files are stored inside the project. This structure makes it easier for developers to work programmatically with report definitions.

    Thank you.

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jaryszek
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11 months ago

Hello,

thanks.

I have checked developers' approach and there is a way in .NET to just open this file and read, but there is not a lot of information so this file is used to localize visuals.json files.

Am I right? Or  I am missing something?

Best,
Jacek

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v-menakakota
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11 months ago

Hi jaryszek ,

Yes the .pbir file mainly acts as a reference that helps Power BI locate and organize the report components such as visuals.json and other layout files.

 

It doesn’t contain the visuals themselves but points to where those files are stored inside the project. This structure makes it easier for developers to work programmatically with report definitions.

Thank you.

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    v-menakakota
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    11 months ago

    Hi jaryszek , 

    I hope the above details help you fix the issue. If you still have any questions or need more help, feel free to reach out. We’re always here to support you.
     

    Regards,
    Microsoft Fabric Community Support Team.