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Clarification on Using definition.pbir File After Git Clone
You can most certainly use the pbir file to open the report. It will function exactly as required.
Hi uzuntasgokberk ,
Thanks for posting in Microsoft Fabric Community.
You're correct in your observation. When you clone a Power BI project repository, the .pbip file is typically not included, as it contains user-specific configurations. Instead, the repository includes the definition.pbir file, which serves as the report definition in a source-controlled environment.
One of the key benefits of the PBIR format is that it allows granular tracking of every report change when your PBIP files are stored in a Git repository. This makes it easier to resolve merge conflicts and clearly understand the modifications made by Power BI Desktop. It also enhances source control and co-development experiences and can improve overall report development efficiency.
For more details on this workflow, you can refer to the official Microsoft documentation on Power BI Projects:
Power BI Desktop projects (PBIP) - Power BI | Microsoft Learn
Power BI Desktop project report folder - Power BI | Microsoft Learn
Hope this helps. Please reach out for further assistance.
Thank you.
Also thanks to GilbertQ for confirmation.
You can most certainly use the pbir file to open the report. It will function exactly as required.