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Download a Gauge Chart .pbiviz file for Power BI
Download a Gauge Chart .pbiviz for Power BI. AI-generated, source code included, free trial credits to start. No marketplace seat fees.
A .pbiviz is the file format Power BI uses for custom visuals — a packaged TypeScript visual including capabilities.json (data role definitions), visual.ts (rendering logic), settings.ts (formatting-pane options), and a compiled bundle. Importing one into Power BI Desktop is straightforward (Visualizations pane → three-dot menu → Import a visual from a file). The harder question is where to get a .pbiviz that does exactly what you want.
If you've searched "Gauge Chart pbiviz download free", you've probably hit AppSource (most options paid; free tiers limited) or GitHub repos (mixed quality; often un-maintained; rarely the exact visual you described). The third option — generate a custom .pbiviz from a description, free up to your trial credits — exists and most people haven't tried it yet.
VizForge generates the .pbiviz on demand from a plain-English prompt. The output is a standard Power BI custom visual: same .pbiviz extension, same import path, same Power BI compatibility (Desktop, Service, Premium, Embedded). The TypeScript source ships with the file, so the visual is yours to extend or modify forever.
Step-by-step
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Describe the gauge chart you need
Specify the data shape (which columns the visual will consume), the styling (colours, fonts, border radius), and the formatting-pane options users should be able to adjust. Two-three paragraphs of description usually produces a near-final visual on first generation.
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Generate and review
Click Generate. The pipeline runs in 1-3 minutes for fresh visuals. You see a live preview while the build runs. If the result isn't quite right, click Refine and describe the change — each refinement is a small diff, not a regeneration.
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Download the .pbiviz
Click Download in the workspace. The browser saves a .pbiviz file (~50-200 KB depending on visual complexity). The TypeScript source is also available as a separate download if you want to edit the visual yourself later.
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Import into Power BI Desktop
In Power BI Desktop: Visualizations pane → three-dot menu → Import a visual from a file → select the .pbiviz. The gauge chart appears in your visualisations gallery; click to add it to the page.
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Bind data and publish
Drop your fields onto the data wells exposed by the visual. Adjust formatting in the standard formatting pane. Save the .pbix and publish to Power BI Service when ready — the gauge chart renders identically in the browser.
The AI alternative: Generate a free gauge chart .pbiviz on the trial plan — 5 credits on signup, no card required. Source code included.
Generate a gauge chart on VizForge →When to use a gauge chart
- SLA attainment (current value, target line, breach threshold)
- Quota attainment for a sales rep or team
- System health score (multi-band gauge)
- Utilization gauges (capacity, occupancy, CPU)
- Risk score dashboards with color-coded zones
Frequently asked questions
How big is the typical .pbiviz file?
Generated .pbiviz files are 50-200 KB for most visual types — comparable in size to AppSource visuals. The .pbiviz is a zip-archive containing the compiled JavaScript bundle, the capabilities.json, and metadata.
Will the .pbiviz work after Power BI's monthly updates?
Yes. The Power BI Visuals SDK has strong backwards compatibility within major versions. VizForge generates against API 5.11+; .pbiviz files generated today will continue working through Power BI's 2026-2027 update cycle.
Is the source code really included?
Yes. Every download includes the full TypeScript source (visual.ts, settings.ts, style.less, capabilities.json). You can open the project in VS Code, edit it, rebuild with `pbiviz package`, and reimport. There's no obfuscation or licence-key gating.
Can I have multiple gauges on one visual?
Yes — VizForge generates a multi-gauge grid when you specify 'show one gauge per category'. Each renders independently with its own bands.
Full circle or semicircle?
Either. Prompt for 'semicircular' (classic speedometer) or 'full circle' (donut-style). Partial arcs like 270° are also supported.
Can bands be measure-driven instead of hard-coded?
Yes — the visual accepts three optional measures for band thresholds so they update with the data.
Is there an animated needle?
Yes, enabled by default. Prompt for 'no animation' if your report auto-refreshes frequently and the transitions distract.
Other guides for the gauge chart
Same visual, different angle — pick the one that matches what you’re trying to do.
Reference
Data shape, DAX measures, related visuals.
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