Preview the Power BI reports in Workspace to make it easier to browse-Developed by Vahid Doustimajd.

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1.1.0
Update
January 24, 2024
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25.5KiB
Developer
vahiddm.com
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Users
500
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Power BI Report Previewer Extension

Finding the right report among many in a Power BI workspace can be a tough job. The Power BI Report Previewer extension is designed to streamline this process, making it quick and effortless.

Features:
Easy Report Previews: Say goodbye to remembering reports by their names! This feature allows you to view a miniature preview of your reports directly from the Workspaces. Simply hover your mouse over a report icon on the workspace page to see a quick preview, facilitating a hassle-free browsing experience.
Adjustable Preview Size: Customize your preview experience! Adjust the size of the preview window to suit your needs, optimizing your report browsing experience.

Secured Reports: For reports with Row-Level Security (RLS), rest assured that our extension adheres to these settings, displaying exactly what you would see upon opening the report, ensuring a secure preview experience.

Simple On/Off Switch: Gain control over your preview settings with a simple click. The extension allows easy toggling of the preview feature on or off. You also have the convenience of resetting the preview size to the default settings with just a click.

Benefits:
Save Time: Accelerate your report finding process by quickly identifying the report you need without the need to open each one.
User-Friendly: Activate the extension only when you need it and easily preview reports by hovering over the report icon, offering a seamless user experience.
Personal Touch: Enjoy the flexibility to modify the preview size according to your preferences, adding a personal touch to your browsing experience.
Safe and Secure: Uphold all RLS settings, guaranteeing a secure browsing experience while using the preview feature.

With the Power BI Report Previewer extension, find the right report effortlessly among numerous reports in the workspace. Eliminate the time-consuming process of opening reports one by one, and browse reports in a convenient and visually appealing manner.

Version 1.1.0
Fix issue with previewing reports at the bottom of the screen - The preview screen location now changes dynamically
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Power BI Report Previewer extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Power BI Report Previewer extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Power BI Report Previewer extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Power BI Report Previewer extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Power BI Report Previewer extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Power BI Report Previewer extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Power BI Report Previewer Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Power BI Report Previewer extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Power BI Report Previewer extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Power BI Report Previewer extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Power BI Report Previewer extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Power BI Report Previewer extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Power BI Report Previewer extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Power BI Report Previewer extension file

Select and download the Power BI Report Previewer extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Power BI Report Previewer extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Power BI Report Previewer extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Power BI Report Previewer extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Power BI Report Previewer extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Julian Stevens (ID: 000000bf73c04787) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/03/2023 This is going to be a game changer for our organization! A big time saver. It actually loads the report in the frame so I am a little concerned about direct query reports.