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Rohitb
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Open "PowerBI" Desktop using PowerShell

‎08-05-2024 01:28 AM

Hello,

I have a requirement where I have to open PowerBI Desktop Application via PowerShell / Python / cmd.
& also open a PBIX File using PowerShell / Python / cmd .

Can someone help me with this ?

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NandanHegde
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‎08-05-2024 02:00 AM

You can use Start-Process command to open a PBIX file :

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-powershell/how-to-prompt-for-program-to-open-file-wit...

 

 




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NandanHegde
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‎08-05-2024 02:00 AM

You can use Start-Process command to open a PBIX file :

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-powershell/how-to-prompt-for-program-to-open-file-wit...

 

 




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Blog :https://datasharkx.wordpress.com
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