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Anonymous
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PowerBI Maps not working in desktop app but appear when published

Hello,

 

I work at an organization that I believe has the enterprise product. I am trying to create a filled map. Currently nothing populates in the desktop application. However, when I publish it to our workspace, the map visual shows. I also want to point out that im 

 

Has anyone else experienced this issue? How did you solve it?

 

These are the things I have currently checked:

1. Data is formatted appropriately (i.e. State field is designated as a State type)

2. Cleared the cache and restarted

3. Enabled ArcGIS for PowerBI in the desktop settings

4. Enabled Map and Filled map visuals in the desktop settings

5. Checked that I have the latest version available to the organization (version 2.119.870.0)

 

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Sahir_Maharaj
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Hello @Anonymous,

 

Clearing your Power BI cache might help resolve corrupted local map rendering:

  • Go to Options > Global > Data Load.
  • Clear Cache.
  • Restart Power BI Desktop and test again.

I would also try enabling hardware acceleration as this might resolve rendering issues.

 

Hope this helps.


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