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Krcmajster
4 years agoHelper IV
Get visual metadata with PowerShell or REST API
I don't know if this is the right place to ask this. I want to automate some things for our team. I started to play with PowerShell and I wanted to use it to do what I have planned. I want to get...
lbendlin
4 years agoSuper User
Short answer : You can't, this meta data is not exposed.
Long answer: If you have access to the PBIX file you can extract the meta data from there. PBIX files are archives and you can view them with your favorite viewer or extract them with Powershell.
Anonymous
3 years agoNot applicable
Hi , I have a similar Requirement to get XML of the reports/dashboards. I tried to convert pbix files to pbit and then zip and then extract. but I didnt get the XML file from anywhere which gives me the Report details. Any suggestions here ?
Also JSON file will also work if MS has exposed this.
- lbendlin3 years agoSuper User
Wait for the TMDL implementation. Download the June 2023 Power BI Desktop, save as .PBIP - into a git repository