Translations Builder for Pro Workspace

[shrunjala]

Hi,

I am working on multilanguage reports, and came across Translations Builder which is a external tool. The documentation mentions it requires a Premium workspace and support for shared workspaces will be rolled out in 2023. 

I was experiementing with it and my powerbi desktop kept going into infinite loops when I used it in the pro workspace. Does anyone know if the support has been introduced for Pro workspaces? the documentation is outdated and does not have any updates but people seem to be using it on this community.

[V-yubandi-msft · Accepted solution]

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[V-yubandi-msft]

Hi @shrunjala ,

Thank you for bringing this up, and a special shoutout to @SolomonovAnton , for highlighting it so clearly.

Microsoft hasn’t officially updated its documentation on translation support in Power BI Pro workspaces yet. However, based on recent community discussions and updates, here’s a key insight.

A blog post from December 18, 2024 confirms that semantic model translations are now supported with a Power BI Pro license, not just Premium capacity. This makes multilingual reports much more accessible.

FYI:

To stay updated, keep an eye on the official Fabric feature release notes for any formal announcements.

Power BI Blog—Updates and News | Microsoft Power BI

What's New? - Microsoft Fabric | Microsoft Learn

Thank you  for your quick response, @SolomonovAnton  your input is always valuable to the community.

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[SolomonovAnton]

✔️ Yes, as of late 2024, Translations Builder supports Power BI Pro workspaces. Initially, metadata translations required a Premium capacity, but Microsoft has since extended this functionality to Pro users. This update allows you to implement multilingual reports without needing Premium licensing. (blog.theonedynamics.com)

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✅ Key Updates

• Pro Workspace Compatibility: You can now use Translations Builder with Power BI Pro workspaces.
• Enhanced Language Support: Translations Builder 2.2 and later versions have expanded language options, including support for zh-HK, zh-TW, and zh-CN. To access these, ensure you're using the latest version and enable the "Show All Languages" option when adding new languages. (community.powerbi.com)
• Machine Translation Integration: By configuring Azure Translator within Translations Builder, you can automate metadata translations. This feature is beneficial for larger models or when supporting multiple languages. (linkedin.com)

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⚠️ Troubleshooting Infinite Loops in Power BI Desktop

If Power BI Desktop enters an infinite loop when using Translations Builder in a Pro workspace, consider the following steps:

1. Update Translations Builder: Ensure you're using version 2.2 or later. Older versions may have compatibility issues.
2. Verify External Tools Integration: Check that the external tools integration is correctly configured. Misconfigurations can lead to unexpected behavior.
3. Review Language Settings: Ensure that the languages added are supported and correctly configured.
4. Consult Community Forums: If issues persist, consider seeking assistance on the Power BI Community Forums.

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🧪 Testing Translations in Power BI Service

To test your multilingual report in the Power BI Service:

1. Publish the Report: Save and publish your report from Power BI Desktop to the desired workspace.
2. Modify the URL: After the report loads, append the ?language= parameter to the URL with the desired culture code. For example:
   ?language=fr-FR
   This will render the report in French.

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🔗 Additional Resources

• Create multiple-language reports with Translations Builder
• Plan translation for multiple-language reports in Power BI
• Translations in Power BI PRO
• Localization using Translation Builder 2.0

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