Semantic Model Image in Settings

[wanthanaj]

Hi,

I can't find any document about this settings. How do users (report creators) use it? Where does it show to them??

Thanks!

[v-mdharahman]

Hi @wanthanaj,

Thanks for reaching out to the Microsoft fabric community forum.

It looks like you want to know about Semantic Model Image settings in Power BI. As @Poojara_D12 already gave you a brief on what exactly Semantic Model Image settings are and why we use it but as of now, there is no specific official documentation detailing the Semantic Model Image setting in Power BI.

This image will appear at Power BI Service in Workspace List, the image appears next to the semantic model name in the dataset list of the workspace. And at Power BI Service in Dataset Details Page, when you click on a semantic model in the workspace, the image is displayed in its details view.

I would also take a moment to thank @Poojara_D12, for actively participating in the community forum and for the solutions you’ve been sharing in the community forum. Your contributions make a real difference.

If I misunderstand your needs or you still have problems on it, please feel free to let us know.  

Best Regards,
Hammad.
Community Support Team

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Thank you.

[wanthanaj]

"This image will appear at Power BI Service in Workspace List, the image appears next to the semantic model name in the dataset list of the workspace. And at Power BI Service in Dataset Details Page, when you click on a semantic model in the workspace, the image is displayed in its details view."

I still can't see my image show any where in desktop or service. Would you mind showing the screenshot?

Thanks,

[v-mdharahman]

Hi @wanthanaj,

If you are still unable to see the Semantic Model Image in Power BI Service after uploading it, these may be the possible reasons and follow these steps to resolve the issue:

* Check Your License and Workspace type. If you’re on a PPU trial, this feature might not be fully enabled

   in your tenant. So, if possible, try using a Pro or Premium (non-trial) workspace.

* Re-login and check in another workspace. Sign out of Power BI Service and log back in and then try

   uploading an image in a different workspace to see if it works there.

If you still cannot see the image, please tell your workspace type (Premium, Pro, PPU trial, My Workspace, etc.) or the type of dataset you are using(imported, DirectQuery, or live connection). Also any error messages you see when uploading the image.

If I misunderstand your needs or you still have problems on it, please feel free to let us know.  

Best Regards,
Hammad.
Community Support Team

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[wanthanaj]

Hi,

Thanks for your reply.

I have tried sign out and log back in. It is a Premium workspace, not trial.

My dataset uses import mode and there is no error message when uploading the image. 

I can only a model name and description when hover on... next to the model. Is that the right place?

Cheers,
Wanthana
 

[v-mdharahman · Accepted solution]

Hi @wanthanaj,

If you are still unable to solve the issue you can reach out to Microsoft Support by raising a ticket with Microsoft Support.

Please refer below link on how to raise a contact support or support ticket.
How to create a Fabric and Power BI Support ticket - Power BI | Microsoft Learn

Best Regards,
Hammad.
Community Support Team

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[v-mdharahman]

Hi @wanthanaj,

We are following up once again regarding your query. Could you please confirm if the issue has been resolved through the support ticket with Microsoft?

If the issue has been resolved, we kindly request you to share the resolution or key insights here to help others in the community. If we don’t hear back, we’ll go ahead and close this thread.

Should you need further assistance in the future, we encourage you to reach out via the Microsoft Fabric Community Forum and create a new thread. We’ll be happy to help.

Thank you for your understanding and participation.

[wanthanaj]

Nope. I can't submit a support ticket with Microsoft. The vendor we have agreement with can't answer the question and think that we need to purchase Fabric first to be able to activate the feature (or see the model showing). We haven't purchased Fabric license yet, still on trial.

Any advices are welcome.

Cheers,
Wanthana  

[Poojara_D12]

Hi @wanthanaj 

The "Semantic model image" setting in Power BI allows administrators to upload an image that helps report creators visually identify a semantic model when selecting a dataset. This image appears in the dataset selection pane when users connect to a semantic model in Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, Microsoft Teams, Excel, and other integrated applications. It serves as a visual aid to distinguish between multiple datasets, making it easier for users to select the correct one, especially in organizations with many similar datasets. For example, a company can use department-specific icons or branding to help users quickly recognize the relevant semantic model. This feature improves usability by providing a more intuitive way to navigate datasets across different Power BI interfaces.

[wanthanaj]

Thanks for your reply, @Poojara_D12 - I still can't see any images showing anywhere. Would you mind showing a screenshot pointing out?

Many Thanks!