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Appending Timestamp or Date on Standard Subscription
Hello,
I have this scenario on automating my email.
1. I am able to send email using file share and time stamp appended.
2. When I use standard subscription, the time stamp appears on the subject line and not with the attachment.
Is there a way the timestamp can be appended on the attachment using standard subscription?. My datasource is Oracle Data Source
Hi M_nwadibia,
Unfortunately, there is no method to change the report name using the Standard or Data-driven subscription while using the email Distribution option. The email option uses the RDL name as is.
The Windows File Share option allows creating the file, e.g., Excel, with a different name.
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One option to achieve this is to use a DAX formula to create a calculated column that concatenates the desired date/time value with the existing data. This calculated column can then be used in the report to display the date/time information.
Here's an example of how to do this:
- Create a calculated column: In Power BI Desktop, go to the "Modeling" tab and select "New Column." Enter a name for the calculated column, such as "Date/Time," and enter the following DAX formula:
=TEXT(NOW(), "MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM:SS")
- Use the calculated column in the report: Go to the "Visualizations" pane and add the calculated column to the report. This will display the date/time information in the report.
This approach will allow the user to append a timestamp or date to their Power BI report when using a standard subscription.
This is SSRS and not Power BI
Hi M_nwadibia,
Unfortunately, there is no method to change the report name using the Standard or Data-driven subscription while using the email Distribution option. The email option uses the RDL name as is.
The Windows File Share option allows creating the file, e.g., Excel, with a different name.
