Where to find the template description?

[ocdewit]

Hi guys,

When saving templates (.pbit) of my reports I add a description so that others know whats in it and to keep a sort of version control.

Now when I save a new version, after I make changes, I see my previous notes in the popup box. But i haven't been able to find out how to access the description of an existing template?

Can anybody tell me where I can see the description of my template?

Thanks in advance

[PeteD]

Copy the .pbit to a .zip file and open the zip. In there is a file called Metadata which is in JSON format. Field named FileDescription has the description as entered in the dialog box when the template was saved.

[prateekraina]

Hi @ocdewit,

In order to see the description of an existing Power BI Template file i.e. pbit file, you need to open the file. Description shows above the parameters text box.

Prateek Raina

[GGetty]

I've got a template file without parameters (since login, etc. is handled by custom connector instead of parameters). Is there any way for someone I share the template file (.PBIT) with to read the description before launching the file?

[prateekraina]

HI @GGetty,

As per my knowledge, you need to have at least 1 parameter to see the dialog box of description when launching a Pbit file.

Prateek Raina

[v-piga-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi @ocdewit,

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Now when I save a new version, after I make changes, I see my previous notes in the popup box. But i haven't been able to find out how to access the description of an existing template?

Can anybody tell me where I can see the description of my template?

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By my test, you need to click Export——Power BI template, then you will see the template description you have edited.

Best Regards,

Cherry