Open .PBISM file in Power BI Desktop

Hi Mary_Kelsch,

You are correct in what you refer, the use of the new TMDL option opens up the way we interact with the Semantic Model.

In the case you refer has I previously said you need to use the PBIP file, however for the GIT and CI/CD you can always get the files from the dataset folder to replace any file that you may need to revert or add changes that other users did, this can be done using the GIT integration functionalities that are available in several tools (VS, DevOps, GIT) or just simply by copy pasting the files directly to the local folder where you have your PBIP file.

Another option that you can also use if needed is the new TMDL view that alllows you to copy scripts from your tables and add them directly using Power BI desktop this is a very powerfull way of also updating your semantic model with coding options.

In this case you just need to drag and drop the table on the data panel to the TMDL view and you get the script that you can then copy paste to any other Power BI.

This feature is great because it also works with all the PBI formats not only project.

https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/deep-dive-into-tmdl-view-for-power-bi-desktop-preview/?cdn=disable

If I was not clear in terms of can be done or not with PBIP and TMDL view, please let me know and I can try and rephrase the points that I was not very explicit.