I like the idea of storing the Models separately and version control them using Git. But how do a save a model as code? If I use the regular PBI Save, it just saves it in a .pbix file.
Is it possible to add the version number in the dataset or report, so that I can see it visually somewhere in the published dataset/report and know which version I have running ?
In Power BI you can use the oData query: /_vti_bin/listdata.svc I will let you select a document library, then will load metadata of everything in that library. From this you can filter to the correct file in the correct folder, and there is a column containing the version number
Not sure if anyone can help, but I successfully set up this solution and can check out reports, however when I go back to check them in, the toggle and comments box are greyed out. All I can do is discard changes.
Hello, thank you for your video! However, could you help me with one question, please (in case, you've experienced it, too)? I successfully connected my SharePoint folder with the App and was able to see my reports in the "Check Reports out". But when I chose the report to check out and click "Check out", it loads forever with the error "Connection not configured for this service ". Could you tell me, please, why it is happening or how to resolve it? Thank you very much in advance!
Hi, I am also facing same issue not seeing any files under Check-in Power BI Reports section even after i check out some sample reports. any help it will be great.
@@HavensConsulting Yeah, that's where I went looking for it too. I just hit up Steve on Twitter asking where we can find the official release, so if he gets back to me, I'll let you know.
Is there a document or anyone that can assist as I can get the files checked out but it will not allow me to check-in the Power BI Reports. The toggle is grayed out and doesn't work.
That's more of a SharePoint/Office issue which is a bit outside my wheelhouse unfortunately. I'd recommend posting on the SharePoint community forums. There's a lot of experts there that can help you out :) techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/sharepoint/ct-p/SharePoint
Having the same problem. This is to do with the code with the app itself i understand. Some organisations Sharepoint's sites have a different DisplayName compared to the Username. The way the app seems to work is that it's comparing a DisplayName and Username that are different, and as they are different that toggle will remain disabled. Or at least, that's how i understand it. I've put a message on the PowerBI Tips video that goes through the configuration of the app, but no response yet. I'm just not sure where i need to change their code to get this work. It would be a great app if they fixed this.
@@mattroberts9665 I had the same issue and and drew the same conclusion. However, the problem persisted even when I tested on new SharePoint sites that didn't have differing Display, and user name. The solution that works for me (testing pending with other users), was to change the properties of the IF statement for the check in toggle (Check In File Screen --> GalleryCheckInReports --> tglCheckIn --> DisplayMode). Default is to check Email=User().Email, I think I have configuration issues with my account and email so this IF returned false and greyed out the toggle. So I changed this to DisplayName=User().FUllName and was successful. Hope this helps.
@@HavensConsulting You were asking for a software that has excel-type features where multiple people can work on a single file and I was saying that google sheet has those features. I guess this doesnt offer branching and merging though
Nicely explained Steve!
I like the idea of storing the Models separately and version control them using Git. But how do a save a model as code? If I use the regular PBI Save, it just saves it in a .pbix file.
pbi.tools/ or Tabular Editor lets you create or edit models without Power BI Desktop :)
Hi, I am using powerapps and I am not seeing any file under Check-in Power BI Reports section. Can you please help
Is it possible to add the version number in the dataset or report, so that I can see it visually somewhere in the published dataset/report and know which version I have running ?
In Power BI you can use the oData query:
/_vti_bin/listdata.svc
I will let you select a document library, then will load metadata of everything in that library. From this you can filter to the correct file in the correct folder, and there is a column containing the version number
hi, great presentation. thx lot. I am interested in the tabular part for devops on model. Could you pls share it with us here ?
Hi there, what specifically would you like shared so I can help with a link?
@@HavensConsulting link to Daniel's video in which he tells how to use Tabular editor to perform devops on model
Upon checking in a .pbix file, I’m getting a “The following files have had errors: file.pbix” Where can we go to troubleshoot these types of errors?
As Steve built the tool. I'd reach out to Steve Campbell on LinkedIn and see if he can help you from there! :)
Not sure if anyone can help, but I successfully set up this solution and can check out reports, however when I go back to check them in, the toggle and comments box are greyed out. All I can do is discard changes.
Saw the comments below referencing the same issue and @jordan crase solved this for me too!
Hello, thank you for your video! However, could you help me with one question, please (in case, you've experienced it, too)?
I successfully connected my SharePoint folder with the App and was able to see my reports in the "Check Reports out". But when I chose the report to check out and click "Check out", it loads forever with the error "Connection not configured for this service ". Could you tell me, please, why it is happening or how to resolve it?
Thank you very much in advance!
This is a known issue with some orgs who use an alias for an email. We are publishing a fix within the week
@@SteveCampbellData Is the fix already there ? Is there any solution to this as i am getting the same issue
Hi, I am also facing same issue not seeing any files under Check-in Power BI Reports section even after i check out some sample reports. any help it will be great.
Hi there! I'd recommend messaging Steve directly on LinkedIn and he might be able to help. :)
Hi, I ran into the same issue. Have you got a solution for it? I would appreciate your help a lot!
Hey Reid, I think the official release was supposed to happen today. Do you have a link for that version?
The only link I see on their site is this article from February still. powerbi.tips/2021/02/power-bi-version-control/
@@HavensConsulting Yeah, that's where I went looking for it too. I just hit up Steve on Twitter asking where we can find the official release, so if he gets back to me, I'll let you know.
Is there a document or anyone that can assist as I can get the files checked out but it will not allow me to check-in the Power BI Reports. The toggle is grayed out and doesn't work.
That's more of a SharePoint/Office issue which is a bit outside my wheelhouse unfortunately. I'd recommend posting on the SharePoint community forums. There's a lot of experts there that can help you out :)
techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/sharepoint/ct-p/SharePoint
Having the same problem. This is to do with the code with the app itself i understand. Some organisations Sharepoint's sites have a different DisplayName compared to the Username. The way the app seems to work is that it's comparing a DisplayName and Username that are different, and as they are different that toggle will remain disabled. Or at least, that's how i understand it.
I've put a message on the PowerBI Tips video that goes through the configuration of the app, but no response yet. I'm just not sure where i need to change their code to get this work. It would be a great app if they fixed this.
@@mattroberts9665 I had the same issue and and drew the same conclusion. However, the problem persisted even when I tested on new SharePoint sites that didn't have differing Display, and user name.
The solution that works for me (testing pending with other users), was to change the properties of the IF statement for the check in toggle (Check In File Screen --> GalleryCheckInReports --> tglCheckIn --> DisplayMode). Default is to check Email=User().Email, I think I have configuration issues with my account and email so this IF returned false and greyed out the toggle. So I changed this to DisplayName=User().FUllName and was successful. Hope this helps.
@@jordancrase4149 this worked for me too.. thank you Jordan.. this needs to be documented for sure..
@@jordancrase4149 Thanks this solved for me too!
1:22:44 isnt that just google sheets?
Hi there, I went to your timestamp and don't see any google sheets. Can you elaborate on your question?
@@HavensConsulting You were asking for a software that has excel-type features where multiple people can work on a single file and I was saying that google sheet has those features. I guess this doesnt offer branching and merging though