Once verified successfully:
Symptom: The message appears, followed immediately by a segmentation fault or application termination.
Solution: A corrupted license cache can cause this. Try:
To get a truly helpful “paper” or reliable content:
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To use xViz advanced visuals beyond the free Power BI Desktop version, you must obtain a verified license key to unlock sharing and online viewing capabilities. 1. Purchase Your License xviz license key verified
You can secure a license through two primary channels depending on your environment:
Microsoft AppSource: The standard method for individual visuals or the Pro Suite bundle. You can buy xViz licenses directly on AppSource.
xViz Website: Required for specific use cases like on-prem Power BI Report Server, public web embedding, or external/commercial use. 2. Locate and Verify Your Key
Once your order is complete, the verification process differs by purchase method:
Via Email: For website purchases, a "Paid" invoice and the license key are sent to the billing contact's email. Once verified successfully:
Via Microsoft 365 Admin Center: For AppSource purchases, the purchaser receives a link to the Microsoft 365 Admin Center to assign and manage licenses.
Organizational Version: If your admin installs xViz under Organizational Visuals, the license key is often pre-embedded. Report authors do not need to manually apply a key in this case. 3. Apply the Key to Your Visual
To remove the "Buy Now" overlay or the green icon on your canvas: Open your Power BI report and select the xViz visual. Navigate to the Format pane.
Look for the License Key section and paste your verified key.
Note: You must replace this key in every report that uses the visual if it is not deployed via the Organizational Store. 4. Important Usage Tips Symptom: The message appears, followed immediately by a
Free vs. Paid: xViz Pro features are completely free for use within Power BI Desktop. A license is only required when you publish to the Power BI Service, Premium, or Report Server.
Renewal: Licenses are typically valid for one year. If a renewal fails, a blocking overlay will appear on your report canvas.
User Assignment: Licenses must be assigned to both report creators and viewers to ensure uninterrupted access. How to purchase and use the xViz licenses from Microsoft
XViz uses asymmetric cryptography to sign each license key. The verification process uses a public key embedded in the XViz runtime to confirm that the license was issued by the official XViz authority and has not been tampered with.