How to manage new template releases

[petercummins]

I have developed an OData Feed for multiple organisations where each organisation is given a Power BI template file that contains the link to the data source and some sample reports. The intention is that they will develop reports and dashboards from that point on.

My problem is how to handle any extensions to the database where a new release is required. If we release a new set of templates it will overwrite any new reports they develop. Alternatively if we have a standard template plus a client template this prevents their reports from being overwritten but effectively duplicates the datasets.

Has anyone come across a similar scenario?

[v-qiuyu-msft]

Hi @petercummins,

What do you mean "If we release a new set of templates it will overwrite any new reports they develop"? As far as I know, if we import the .PBIT file and save it as a .PBIX file, the .PBIX file will be saved and changes in .PBIT file will not reflect the report. You can overwrite the original .PBIT file with new one instead of overwrite the report.

If I misunderstand the issue, please correct me.

Best Regards,

Qiuyun Yu

[petercummins]

Thanks for your reply. In simple terms I just need a way to send out a PBIX or PBIT file to clients with report updates while not overwriting any reports that they may have written since the last update. If there was a way to merge PBIX files that would work.

[DavidBelangerIA]

Do you have any development concerning this topic. I'm interesting as well on the answer since we have the same issue.