Pen-first canvas for live DAX and SQL teaching
Experience a blended canvas that combines low-latency ink, live application capture, and syntax-highlighted code containers for on-the-fly technical explanations. SQLBI Whiteboard, from SQLBI Corp, targets trainers and data professionals who present DAX, T-SQL, and data modeling. Key capabilities include pressure-aware pen input, LiveView capture of running windows, and one-key DAX formatting, making the tool practical for classroom demos and conference talks where annotated, code-aware visuals are required.
How the app handles live application demonstrations
The app captures running windows and lets you annotate them in real time. LiveView pins a running application window, so you draw over Power BI or a query editor without switching contexts. In addition, the canvas accepts pasted images and imports PNG, JPEG, BMP, and GIF, which means you can combine screenshots and live captures on the same unbounded surface. The full-screen mode removes UI chrome for distraction-free presentation.
Does it demand high-end hardware or pen support?
The app is optimised for pen and touch devices but supports mouse and keyboard input. It reports low-latency, pressure-aware ink and includes palm rejection, which reduces accidental marks on compatible hardware. It runs natively on current desktop operating systems and requires Windows 10 (versionor later, 64-bit, which keeps processing local and avoids cloud dependencies. No account sign-in is needed to run the board offline.
Is it suited for code-aware teaching and technical workflows?
The app embeds language-aware code containers tailored for DAX and T-SQL. These containers provide syntax highlighting and one-key DAX formatting (F6), so you can display and adjust queries in place. The unbounded canvas supports infinite panning and pinch-to-zoom navigation, useful when you map complex data models or expand a lecture across multiple panels. The file format is a versioned ZIP (.wboard) with an embedded preview for File Explorer.
A reliable presentation tool for data trainers with one platform trade-off
The app suits instructors and data professionals who need low-latency ink, live-window annotation, and code-aware display without cloud services. It operates locally, which protects session privacy and keeps examples on the presenter’s device. The single clear trade-off is platform scope: it runs only on Windows, so teams that use other tablet or desktop platforms cannot use it in the same workflow.
