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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
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?
Microsoft EmployeeOh 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
Hi v-jiascu-msft,
I have a the same issue as the OP, and I beliveve a valid use-case. I am trying to build a dashboard to help search for similar jobs done previously to assist in producing a proposal. Once a previous job with the right sort of criteria has been identified, the user should be able to click on a link to open up the directory on a network drive that contains all the design documentation that was produced.
As mentioned by others, an http:// url works fine, but a file:// URL is blocked, although right click cut and paste does allow the location to be opened. This is not going to be intuitive for the users, though.
The design documentation can't be moved from the file server, there is too much impact. While installing a WebDav server to point at the file system would work around the protocol block, it would lead to other complications when trying to edit/copy the design documentation.
The restriction must be a security setting somewhere, and should be able to be adjusted. Does anybody know if there is a solution, or if one is being worked on, or failing that where I would be best to escalate this as a feature request?
Ironically, I can achieve what the users are asking for in Excel, but the point of trying to move to Power BI is to get away from shared Excel spreadsheets....
