

Query performance improvements for DirectQuery models.Performance improvements for multi-dimensional models.DirectQuery support generally available.Support for folding over Native Database queries.PowerApps visual now generally available.New DAX expressions: REMOVEFILTERS and CONVERT.Drill through discoverability improvement.Conditional formatting for more visual formatting options.Personalized visualization pane improvements (preview).Here is a rundown of all the major updates that are included in the latest release:

There are plenty of other incremental changes including performance improvements and more dynamic formatting options, among others. Moreover, one of the more requested features - custom format strings - has made it to the latest version as well. For theme authors, there are updates to the theme JSON format, making it easier to create custom themes.
#How to upgrade power bi desktop update#
Now, Microsoft has unveiled the feature summary for this month's update to the data analytics service's desktop version, bringing a plethora of improvements.įor starters, there is now a more modern default theme for reports, and the number of in-built theme options have been doubled. Last month, the August update for Power BI Desktop brought a new visual-grouping feature, recommendations for template apps, and more. Microsoft's updates to Power BI in recent weeks include an alteration to summarized data export behavior, addition of URL parameters for paginated reports, and a revamped look for Power BI Mobile.
