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Power BI Desktop Does Not Reflect JSON File Changes Without Reopening
Hello Power BI Desktop loads .pbip JSON/layout files into memory when the project opens and does not auto-detect external file changes.
So after your backend updates the JSON files, you must reopen the PBIP file to see the changes. Currently, there is no supported hot reload or live refresh feature for report layout JSON files.
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Data With Pankaj - YouTubeI think PBI Desktop only reads the pbip JSON at open, and it does not watch for external changes, so the supported way is just to close and reopen the project after ur server writes the new JSON.
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Hi Sivapriya ,
I hope the above details help you fix the issue. If you still have any questions or need more help, feel free to reach out. We’re always here to support you.
Best Regards,
Community Support Team