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Hiding Semantic Models (datasets) in a workspace
Is there a way to hide datasets/semantic models in the power BI workspace? So that only reports/dashboards are visible?
Thanks!
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Edit: Brunner_BI confirmed the Viewer role hides them.
I keep my Datasets in different locked down Workspaces than my Reports for this reason. Dataset Workspaces are Admin only, Report Workspaces are more open.You can't move them, you just publish them again to a differen't Workspace and then re-point your reports towards it. It's not that big of a deal if you have a reasonable # of reports to update, but if you have anyone using the Excel connection, it will break it.
Once you publish your Dataset to a different workspace, open your reports in Desktop. Click "Transform Data" > "Data Source Settings" and select the Dataset from it's new home. Publish the report, repeat for each report.
If someone only has Viewer permissions in a workspace they will see only reports and dashboards but no datasets.
Hi Anonymous ,
You might consider creating a Power BI app to distribute reports and dashboards to your users. Here is additional information: https://www.coatesdatastrategies.com/blog/why-use-a-power-bi-app
