From my Melbourne Advanced class last week, I received the following question from one of my students, Arpan: "Can I manually set the colors of a stepped gradient?" The quick answer is: Yes, you can! Let’s learn more about this question and potential use cases for the solution. Stepped...
Tableau 10 includes new functions in the JavaScript API that give access to underlying data and summary data in a worksheet. As of this version, you can build dynamic web interfaces or custom visualizations using data from Tableau. I have previously showed how to integrate...
In the next article of our Deep Dive on Parameters, we will examine reference lines. Remember, there are a lot of ways to add reference lines to your view: the Analysis drop-down menu, the Analytics pane or right-clicking on the measures axis. Also, reference line...
In the next article of our Deep Dive on parameters, we’ll explore how we can use parameters to allow our report users to choose the size of their bins within a histogram. Histogram Review We talked about the histogram in our Tableau Essentials series here. It’s a...
In the last two articles of this parameters Deep Dive, we’ve learned how to use parameters with filters and within calculated fields. Now, let’s combine these skills and use a parameter to filter across disparate data sources. Quick Review Remember, filters are different than parameters. Filters are...
Every day, we are contacted by individuals that are aware of the great potential in Tableau but have no background in data analytics. They are keenly interested in learning Tableau as quickly as possible. As a certified Tableau training partner and 2015 Tableau Training Partner of the...
It’s worth exploring the data you use with Tableau a bit further. In our last article of the Driver’s Ed series, we talked about adding data sources to your Tableau team. The business side sources the data, and the IT side incorporates and manages it....
When you combine parameters with calculated fields, you’re unlocking the potential of some powerful stuff. Obviously, no matter how deep our deep dive could go, there’s no way I could show you everything that is possible. So, we’ll use a couple of examples to get...
In a previous blog post, I mapped America’s Deadliest Shootings based on a timeline put together by the "Los Angeles Times." A topic not often discussed is the order of elements when laying out floating containers on your dashboard and how this can ultimately impact...
We all know that we can create some pretty cool maps in Tableau using fields like City, State and ZIP Code; however, Tableau cannot natively map street addresses. In order to plot specific addresses, we’ll need to use latitude and longitude coordinates. Through the use...
“Without data, you are just another person with an opinion.” - W. Edwards Deming, Statistician, Author, Consultant Tableau without data is just an interface, a car without gas. The more usable data sources that you can add for your report creators the better. In this article, we’ll...
When going through training, people are often introduced to highlight tables and are immediately intrigued. That’s because they allow us to create a standard crosstab but use color to call attention to certain values (high or low). But how do we edit colors once we...
One of the most effective ways to teach someone a new skill is to get them working hands on in the subject matter. The sooner you can bring your team into Tableau and get them playing with data marks, views and dimensions, the better. In...
In part 1 of this Deep Dive exploration into parameters, we covered how to create a parameter as well as the four essential steps of using one. For part 2, we covered all of the parameter properties. Now, we’re going to talk about how to...
In this article, we’re going to go into detail on all of the different properties in the Create Parameter window. Parameter Properties The Create Parameter window looks like this: Let’s explore each of these parameter properties: Name The name of your parameter. This is how it will appear throughout the...
In this Tableau Deep Dive, I’m going to dig into parameters and some of the different places where you can use them. Parameters are values that users can change when interacting with a view. They add versatility to your visualizations. Within Tableau, wherever you are entering a...
In the previous article of Driver’s Ed, we covered the four phases of the Drive methodology to build an analytics culture step-by-step. The third phase, Foundation Building, details how to use the quick wins achieved in Phase 2 to solidify the base for scaling out...
Acronyms, acronyms, acronyms. They dominate the Internet, social media, everything. IMHO, probably too much. And yes, Tableau is no different. It’s all just TMI. To help get you out of WTF and back to LMFAO, I’ve compiled all of the different Tableau file extensions, what...
Recently, I was working with a client on a dashboard using a wildcard filter to search for thousands, if not millions, of unique item part numbers. This was a very large company, where a “big” data set meant at least a few billion rows of...
A common question that comes up in trainings is: "I accidentally removed the null indicator, how do I get it back (without using undo)?" Ignoring the null indicator on visualizations can often cause discomfort among end users as they may believe that something is wrong. In certain...
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