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Using Export to file for Power BI Reports for reports that are within folders

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Posted on by DR-01081351-0

Hello

 

recently, Power BI added an option to create Folders within a workspace, which I really like (I can create a folder for each departments and have their reports published there).

 

Now, my issue is within Power Automate. I have a few flows that email some of the reports  as PDF. this used to work fine when the reports were at the root of the workspace, however, the connector do not recognize the folders

 

Am I missing something? Perhaps the Connector will be updated soon as the Power BI folder option is marked as "preview"?

 

Thanks!

 

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    v-yueyun-msft Microsoft Employee on at

    Hi , @Dom32 

    I test it in my side , I've found that folders don't affect whether or not reports are displayed:

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    And in your screenshot , it seems your report is "Paginated Report".

    vyueyunmsft_1-1717731349696.png

    You may need to use the "Export to File for Paginated Report" action.

    vyueyunmsft_2-1717731429610.png

     

    If this reply can help you , you can click mark this reply as solution (Accept solution) which can help more people, thanks in advance! 

     

    Best Regards,

    Yueyun Zhang

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    DR-01081351-0 on at

    AH! yes I was using the wrong action. it's working thanks!

     

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