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twongaustin
Regular Visitor
7 years ago

app vs workspace

I can share reports via apps or app workspace. So the only difference I see is that changes to reports in workspaces are immediate, versus you have to update apps to reflect the changes. Is there a r...
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Anonymous
Not applicable
7 years ago

Whatever the changes you make in reports which are in workspace. Then you need to save and update the app. 

If you make any chagnes to desktop file, then publish the report to workspace and update the app. Users need to always refresh their apps or comeout of app and enter again into it to see the changes. when ever you update the app, it will prompt you a new url. You can share that URL as well. 

 

Users without Power BI Pro license cannot enter into workspace to see reports. They only view the report via apps.

 

Hope it was helpful.

 

Thanks,

Ravi Batta

twongaustin's avatar
twongaustin
Regular Visitor
7 years ago

Your last statement: 

Users without Power BI Pro license cannot enter into workspace to see reports. They only view the report via apps.

 

Are you saying I could share reports via app without requiring end users having PowerBI Pro licenses?