Power BI Just Got Smoother in Business Central: Meet the New Embedded Experience

Business Value

The 2025 Release Wave 1 of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central introduces a refreshed way to experience Power BI reports directly within the web client. This update significantly improves usability, making data more accessible and interactions more seamless, especially for non-technical users who rely on visuals to inform their decisions.

🔍 What’s New: Streamlined Embedded Power BI Reports

With the introduction of a new UserControlHost page type, embedded Power BI reports now load in a cleaner, distraction-free layout. Some key enhancements include:

• 🚫 Removed unnecessary buttons like Delete and Edit
• 🎯 Balanced margins and cleaner layout spacing
• 🧭 New Zoom and Fit-to-Page controls
• 📊 Titles use less space to allow more room for insights

This means your Power BI reports now look and feel like a natural part of Business Central.

🖼️ Visual Comparison: Before vs. After

Before: Version 25

The older version included extra toolbar options and used up screen real estate inefficiently.

Now: Version 26

The new interface is polished, compact, and purpose-built for data interaction.

👨💻 Developer Spotlight: The UserControlHost Page Type

The AL development experience also gets a boost with the introduction of the UserControlHost page type. Unlike the older Card page approach, it:

• Removes clutter like SourceTable, InsertAllowed, ModifyAllowed
• Dedicates full page space to the embedded report
• Simplifies AL code, making custom control add-ins easier to manage

✅ Sample AL Snippet:

al
page 50122 UserControl
{
    PageType = UserControlHost;
    ApplicationArea = All;
    Editable = false;
    Caption = 'UserControl Example';

    layout
    {
        area(Content)
        {
            usercontrol(Webpageview; WebPageViewer)
            {
                ApplicationArea = All;

                trigger ControlAddInReady(callback: text)
                begin
                    CurrPage.Webpageview.Navigate(HyperLinkTxt)
                end;
            }
        }
    }
}

🧠 Square International’s Insight

As a Microsoft Solutions Partner, we see this as a strategic enhancement — one that aligns data accessibility with Business Central’s broader mission: empowering businesses to make smarter decisions, faster.

📣 What’s Your Experience?

Have you transitioned to the new embedded view? Share your thoughts or use cases in the comments.

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