In this writing, I’d like to share the small experiment I did recently: querying an SVG measure from a semantic model using a Fabric Notebook , scaling it with Python, and displaying it directly in the notebook output. The idea started from a question from my manager: “If the semantic model produces SVG via DAX, can we render it outside Power BI and reuse it somewhere else?” Once I tried it, new use cases started to appear. The Data Model I Used Below is the sample semantic m

In this writing, I’d like to share how I started learning and experimenting with Copilot and AI-driven features  in Power BI and Fabric — and what I discovered about the role of semantic models  in making them work effectively. Prerequisites Before jumping into it, here’s the setup I used for experimenting with Copilot and AI-driven insights in Power BI and Fabric. Power BI Service (Fabric workspace)  — The experiments were all performed in a Fabric-enabled workspace, since C

In this writing, I’d like to share how I started learning about Composite Semantic Models  in Power BI and Fabric — especially now that Direct Lake mode can coexist with Import tables . When this feature first appeared in preview, I was curious how it could help simplify data architecture and improve performance for mixed workloads. After some testing, I’ve learned both the power and the limitations of this hybrid approach. Why This Feature Matters For years, I had to choose

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