Automatic Update in PowerBI copied Reports

In Power BI, when you create a copy of a report using the "Save As Copy" feature, the visuals in the copied report are not automatically updated when changes are made to the visuals in the original report. This is because the copied report is essentially a separate entity with its own set of visuals.

However, the data in the copied report will still update when the underlying dataset is updated. This means that any changes made to the data source will be reflected in the copied report.

If you want the visuals in the copied report to automatically update when changes are made to the visuals in the original report, you will need to manually make those changes in the copied report as well. This can be a time-consuming process, especially if you have multiple copies of the same report.

Alternatively, you can consider using Power BI's template feature. With templates, you can create a reusable report layout that includes visuals, filters, and other settings. When you create a new report based on the template, any changes made to the template will be automatically reflected in the new report.

To create a template in Power BI, you can follow these steps:

1. Open the report that you want to use as a template.
2. Go to the "File" menu and select "Save As".
3. Choose the "Power BI template" option from the dropdown menu.
4. Save the template file to your desired location.

Once you have created a template, you can use it to create new reports by selecting the "Get Data" option and choosing the template file.

Using templates can save you time and effort by automatically applying changes to visuals across multiple reports. However, it's important to note that templates only apply to the initial creation of a report and do not automatically update existing reports.