[BUG] Column colors change when updating the data

[nicplancho]

Hi guys,

I spotted a bug a while ago : my column colors just randomly change when I update the data.

I'm computing data with monthly increments, but the data structure remains stable. I could spot that PBI Desktop freely changes my column colors  when I run those updates. This is very annoying when you have to fix several dozens of visuals as a consequence.

On top of that, PowerBI doesn't change the column colors in a smart way. I'm ending up with several categories being displayed in the same color for instance.

I don't think I'm doing anything wrong here, but would you have any trick to get around this PBI bug please ?

Thanks in advance,

Nicolas.

[lbendlin]

Long standing bug.

Try this :

- apply your custom theme in Power BI Desktop

- "touch" the report in the Power BI workspace (edit something meaningless) and save

- republish the app

That _may_  help getting your desired colors to stick.  Emphasis on _may_