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Marcin
Helper V
Helper V

Template files (pbit)

Hi,

 

I would like to ask a question about pbit files.

 

I am currently working on PowerBI reports using Import mode from SQL server. My pbix files have size around 400 MB. 

I am thinkig about storing pbit files for version control purposes. 

My question is apart from data will I lose anything else from files after export to pbit file ?

 

 

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Uzi2019
Super User
Super User

Hi @Marcin

 

Only data will get lost. but structure remains.For reference read below link.

https://www.datavizioner.com/blog/pbit-vs-pbix-how-and-why-theyre-different/

 

please give kudos for support and accept this as a solution if it helps you.

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Anonymous
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Hi Marcin,

 

Yes, Your Data will get lost.

 

Regards,

RSD

Uzi2019
Super User
Super User

Hi @Marcin

 

Only data will get lost. but structure remains.For reference read below link.

https://www.datavizioner.com/blog/pbit-vs-pbix-how-and-why-theyre-different/

 

please give kudos for support and accept this as a solution if it helps you.

Don't forget to give thumbs up and accept this as a solution if it helped you!!!

The information that only data will be lost and all model , visuals and query will remain is all I needed. 

 

Thank you @Uzi2019 for help.

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