Embedding a Power BI report into a WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) application involves either integrating Power BI's Embedded API or using a WebView component to present the report interactively. There are a few ways to achieve this.
Possible Solutions:
Use Power BI Embedded (Best for Secure Reports)
If you have Power BI Pro or Power BI Premium, you can use Power BI Embedded to load reports inside the WPF app.
The implementation flow involves obtaining an embed token through the Power BI REST API, setting up authentication(AAD OAuth), and finally embedding the report using a WebBrowser control.
WebBrowser webBrowser = new WebBrowser();
webBrowser.Navigate("https://app.powerbi.com/view?r=yourEmbedUrl");
Use WebView2 for Direct Embedding
- If you’re displaying reports from Power BI Service, you can use WebView2 (Edge Chromium) in WPF to load the Power BI report.
- Install Microsoft.Web.WebView2 via NuGet and embed the report URL.
webView.Source = new Uri("https://app.powerbi.com/reportEmbed?reportId=yourReportID");
Embed Custom
Embed Power BI REST API for Custom Embedding
If you want to control reports' dynamic interactions, use Power BI JavaScript API for WebView. This approach allows embedding reports, setting filters, and programmatically interacting with visuals.
Key points:
Authentication: When embedding reports from Power BI Service, users should authenticate via Azure AD.
Performance: Power BI Embedded provides better performance than merely loading the reports through WebView.
Licensing: Power BI Embedded requires Power BI Premium per User (PPU) or Premium Capacity for non-Power BI users.
