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Helper ICan not hyperlink to file in computer
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
Microsoft EmployeeHi 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
Helper IHi 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
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.
- simp
How to get it work? any example...
v-jiascu-msftHi, 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