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evolveblurt
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4 years ago

Can't achieve RLS using CustomData() in Power BI desktop embedded report using service principal

Hello, I have found this article The CustomData feature is now generally available in Power BI! | Microsoft Power BI Blog | Microsoft Power BI and this video https://youtu.be/iBGEKKelgpA?t=2658. How...
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Anonymous
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4 years ago

Hi evolveblurt ,

 

The CustomData feature allows you to add a Row filter by passing a free text (string) using the CustomData connection string property. Unlike users and roles, CustomData can't be set within a .pbix file.

Did you refer to this article and complete the preparation for custom data?

Using the CustomData feature 

 

Best Regards,
Community Support Team _ Caitlyn

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    evolveblurt
    Frequent Visitor
    4 years ago

    Hello Caitlyn, thank you for your reply.

    I'm affraid I didn't fully understand. I have followed the exact same steps as explained in the video, the RLS is indeed set at the .pbix level.

     

    Are you suggesting using Analysis Services? Because if that is the case, that is what I want to avoid.

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    evolveblurt
    Frequent Visitor
    3 years ago

    Anonymous do you have any news on this topic? I have contacted functional support but after they redirected me to technical support, nobody from the technical support has replied back.

    Can you please redirect me to someone else who might be able to help?