What are options for data refresh using Power BI Designer?

From my understanding when you create a PBI dashboard in PBI Designer, you've essentially locked in data in model embedded in file so when you upload it's only a snapshot of data at time. Is the only...

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konstantinos
11 years ago
1. Yes you can refresh data from supported sources..Check this
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/powerbi/archive/2015/06/22/announcing-refresh-support-for-power-bi-designer-files-in-the-power-bi-service.aspx
2. If you are connected to supported sources above & can scedule a refresh, try savinf and connect the pbix file from OneDrive business or personal , when it fetces the new data it will also refresh your data model with any new measures and/or visuals from reports..

Tested & posted yesterday: https://medium.com/@Konstantinos_Ioannou/refresh-powerbi-designer-data-model-visuals-815a11ab5eb6

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