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giramswa
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Helper II

How to change dataset(.pbix) of a dashboard?

Step 1. I have created a power bi dataset (.pbix file with only data, no visualization in it). Published it.

Step 2. I then created new report (only visualization) using dataset created above (from Step 1). Published this report for users.

Step 3. Now for further development, I created copy of the dataset (which was created in Step 1) and renamed it as data_test. created more tables and added some columns to existing tables.

Step 4. I also created copy of the visualitaion report (which was created in Step 2) and renamed it as visual_test. I am planning to make some changes to visualizations.

 

The problem here is that 'visual_test' is still pointing to original dataset file (created in Step 1). How do I make the 'visual_test' file point to 'data_test' so I can test new changes to data and visualization, without impacting the users who are testing original report published in Step 2 above ?

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PabloDeheza
Solution Sage
Solution Sage

Hi there!

Go to "Home" ribbon and there select "Data Source Settings" as shown in the image, there you can change the source of your .pbix file selecting another dataset.

PabloDeheza_0-1649096514973.png

 

Hope that helps!

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PabloDeheza
Solution Sage
Solution Sage

Hi there!

Go to "Home" ribbon and there select "Data Source Settings" as shown in the image, there you can change the source of your .pbix file selecting another dataset.

PabloDeheza_0-1649096514973.png

 

Hope that helps!

Thank you so much, you accurately answered my question. 

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