Explicit Measures Podcast 377: Power BI Core Visual Updates & The Future of Visuals
Dec 3, 2024
Delve into the exciting new updates in Power BI's core visuals, introduced by the team behind them. Discover the enhancements to standard visuals like the Slicer and Card, and how they could impact user experience. The hosts navigate the balance between innovative design and user training, while discussing the newly unveiled tech slicer feature. There’s an intriguing exploration of the community's role in supporting these updates, alongside aspirations for future improvements in visual integration.
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Hesitation with Preview Features
- The hosts discuss the hesitation to fully adopt preview features, especially in training.
- Tommy compares them to custom visuals due to the different experience and lack of GA status.
Mike's Approach to New Visuals
- Mike is hesitant to use preview features in production and prefers copying existing designs.
- He emphasizes the importance of visual design and the need for more preset styles.
Lack of Official Documentation
- Mike notes the lack of official Microsoft documentation for new visuals, relying on Miguel Myers' LinkedIn blog.
- He highlights the absence of these visuals in embedded experiences, limiting their use.