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These samples use a simple model to demonstrate new features of Power View (formerly Project Crescent), a feature of SQL Server 2012 Reporting Services Add-in for Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 Enterprise Edition, and PowerPivot for Excel for SQL Server 2012. The PowerPivot sample shows new properties for enhancing Power View reports. The Power View sample features multiple pages, export to PowerPoint, and other new functionality. Also, see Related Downloads for the set of image files you need from the Download Center.

This zip file includes one sample Power View (RDLX) and two sample PowerPivot (XLSX) files to get started using Power View with a PowerPivot data model. Use these files to complete these tutorials published in the TechNet library:

• Tutorial: Create a Sample Report in Power View
• Tutorial: Create and Optimize a PowerPivot Model for Power View Reports Includes information about installing PowerPivot for Excel.

For more information on Power View for SQL Server 2012, visit the Power View page in the TechNet library.

Files

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Files
PowerViewPowerPivotHelloWorldPicnicSamples.zip

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For information on system requirements to use the samples, see:

• System Requirements for Power View
• PowerPivot for SharePoint Installation Includes information about installing PowerPivot for Excel.

For instructions on downloading, installing, and interacting with these files, see the readme for Power View and PowerPivot HelloWorldPicnic Samples for SQL Server 2012.