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Opening Report in Desktop
How am I able to open a report in Desktop that was shared with me in Power BI Service? I prefer to use Desktop because of it's enhanced features, but when I am viewing the shared report in Service, there is no option to save it so that I can then open in Desktop. Thanks!
Correct. Without Edit (or Admin) permission, you can only view in Power BI Service.
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You'll need Edit permission in a Workspace to export a PBIX for a report. Either you have to be an Admin in the Workspace, or the Workspace configured to all Members to edit.
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/service-manage-app-workspace-in-power-bi-and-office-365
Thanks jeffshieldsdev So does that mean that I am not able to open and view a shared report using Desktop? Are you only able to view shared reports in Service?
Correct. Without Edit (or Admin) permission, you can only view in Power BI Service.
