In this post, we'll be looking at one of the features that makes Tableau a great data exploration tool. So, put on your miner's cap, and let's go spelunking! Specifically, we'll be covering this point in the Data section of the Tableau Performance Checklist: "Use 'Describe'...
Blending data sources in Tableau has a steep, although quick, learning curve. It can be easily frustrating to get everything to work, so much so that a user may opt to push all data joins to the database. Also, there are cases (many) where data sources...
Not everyone is a Tableau guru, at least not yet. To help Tableau rookies, we’re starting from square one with the Tableau Essentials blog series. The series is intended to be an easy-to-read reference on the basics of using Tableau Software, particularly Tableau Desktop 8.1...
So, you've officially unlocked your business' data in Tableau. There's no denying how easy it is to gain immediate insight by simply clicking and dragging, but as you progress on your journey of data discovery, you inevitably end up asking more specific questions about your...
This post is about boosting Tableau’s performance through data selection. Let's address the second performance enhancing idea in the Data section of the Tableau Performance Checklist: "Bring in only the data needed for analysis. Consider adding a data source filter or using an extract. If using...
Each year, Tableau holds several contests to find participants for the annual Iron Viz competition. The first one of 2015 is the Wiki Data Viz Contest. In the past, I’ve had trouble finding an idea, so I never entered anything. This time, I connected a...
There are plenty of perks that come with being an InterWorks employee. You get to work with an awesome team, you get to work at some of the best possible clients and you’re surrounded by people who are genuinely interested in your personal and professional...
So, earlier, you created a great report showing sales for the month and published it out to the server. The next month, your manager comes back and complains that the report is set to show last month’s data. Why doesn’t the report just update to...
I'm that guy who straightens a picture when its crooked, even in public. If a book is out of place on my shelf, I'll move it. When the text on a Tableau dashboard isn't just so, I will change it. There are three things I...
The first topic we’ll be covering in this new series is Data, and the first point on the checklist is as follows: "Keep analysis simple. Work with a subset of your data. Extract a sample if needed." The old adage, “Keep It Simple, Stupid” is just as...
We’ve covered symbol maps and filled maps in our review of all of the different types of chart types in earlier articles. Today, we’re going to look at some of the formatting options you can apply to your maps beyond formatting the marks and fills. Let’s start with a...
Calculated fields are a staple of almost every workbook I create. There’s always a need to add a field to the original set of dimensions or measures to either enhance a visualization or to add powerful analysis on the fly without having to re-write the...
Hierarchies in Tableau are a great way to offer a high-level summary with the option to drill down into the data. For example, in the Sample Superstore extract, you can go from feeling great about Technology sales to worrying about losing money on DFX-8500 printers...
Ask Tableau users what they love most about Tableau, and they’ll likely say it’s the ability to create stunning data visualizations quickly and easily. Tableau was designed with usability in mind, apparent in its approachable interface, yet behind that interface lies a powerful collection of...
Tableau tooltips are a fantastic way to add additional context or information to your view without taking up any precious real estate on the worksheet (super important when the worksheet is on a dashboard). As we’ll discuss in this post, you can populate the tooltip...
In this edition of Tableau Essentials, we’ll examine the Color button on the Marks card. Color options are a powerful way to add distinction to your visualization as well as depth to your data’s story. The most important thing to keep in mind is that you...
What are the differences between CASE and IF statements when making calculated fields in Tableau? How do different types of IF statements vary? When is it better to use one of these statements over the others? That is what I’ll address in this article. The Different...
A look at effectively preparing for the rapid aging of the American workforce utilizing calculated fields and parameters in Tableau. The Scenario It’s no secret: The American workforce is aging – rapidly. The “Silver Tsunami” is hastily approaching land. With it comes waves of increased medical expenditures,...
This post builds off of two great previous posts about Tabcmd by Kate Treadwell and Tanner Ladd. Please refer back to these posts if you have questions about setting up Tabcmd and distributing PDFs. The goal of this post is to show you how to use...
We’ve kicked off 2015 with answers to some of our most commonly asked questions. Another problem that appears involves a simple piece of functionality – totals. We know that Tableau can create totals for us through the Analysis menu. In Tableau 8.1, a new feature called...
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