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Upgrade Visuals

This topic outlines the process of upgrading visuals from a previous version.

  1. Download the latest version of the visual from the provided URL.
  2. Open a visual-related report and download the .pbix file by selecting File > Download the .pbix file option.
  3. Rename the downloaded report to preserve the original version and then open the file in PowerBI Desktop.
  4. Click on the three dots in the Visualizations pane.
  5. Select Import a visual from a file and then select Import.
  6. Locate the downloaded visual file, likely saved in your Downloads folder in File Explorer. Click to select it and then click Open.
  7. You will receive a notification once the import is successful. Click OK.
  8. Right-click the visual icon and select About from the menu. A pop-up window will display details, including the version number.
  9. Select the visual in your report and click the Power ON <visual name> icon (for the latest version). The visual in the report will update to the newer version while retaining your previous settings.

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