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simp
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9 years ago
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Can not hyperlink to file in computer

Hello,

In current May update we have URL type support for file,

I already format column's data category as Web URL but still not working,

Here is for example --> file://D:/File.xlsb

 

Need Help
  • v-jiascu-msft's avatar
    v-jiascu-msft
    9 years ago

    Hi, simp

     

    As Phil_Seamark just cited, it would work if we do exactly as the document said. Though this isn't that smart.

    1. File link just works in Power BI Service.

    2. If click or right click doesn't work. we can right click and copy the "link address" (in chrome). Then paste in the browser. It works. If the file can't be opened by the browser, it would be downloaded as a file.

    3. It just works in local meachine.

     

    Hope this helps.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Best regards.

    Dale 

13 Replies

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
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    7 years ago

    Hey, Is there any update available where we can just click the local file url and it can redirect ??

  • Nodari's avatar
    Nodari
    Frequent Visitor
    6 years ago

    same problem but in 2020 . anything new with that file:// ?

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
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    6 years ago

    Facing the same issue - I'll be hunting for an update on this topic 🙂 thank you

  • Phil_Seamark's avatar
    Phil_Seamark
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    9 years ago

    Hi simp

     

    That address won't work when you pubish to the webservice as it will have no idea what (or where) the D:\ is.  

     

    Did you intend for it to work up in the Web Service?

     

    Cheers,

     

    Phil

    • simp's avatar
      simp
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      9 years ago

      Hi Phil_Seamark,

      I just look at the current update regarding file type, like this screenshot: file://C:/Users/amac/Onedrive - Microsoft/Notes.docx

      fyi, i am just using power bi for desktop

      Am i missing something?

       

       

      • Phil_Seamark's avatar
        Phil_Seamark
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        9 years ago

        Oh yeah, having a little play now.

         

        "If you want to use file URLs, there are some limitations. They will not open in the Power BI Desktop, only in web browsers. For most browsers, you will need to right click on the link, copy the link address, and paste the URL in a new tab."

         

        It seems like there are limitations but it should work.  It's not working for me and I'm trying a variety of file types.  xslx and txt etc.

         

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    Not applicable
    4 years ago

    Anyone find a solution?