Extract Web Data Directly to Tableau with Our import.io Web Connector
I was excited when Tableau announced the upcoming web connector at last year’s conference. I had envisioned it getting data from web pages into Tableau as easily as when I use import.io. Just enter a URL, automatically parse the structure and return the data. It was a disappointment to learn that it wouldn’t be quite […]
10 Questions for Data Fashionista Anya A’Hearn
Somehow, I didn’t actually meet Anya in person until the conference in Washington, D.C., a few years ago. I knew of her and her work with Tableau well before then. Her personality in her blog posts is consistent with her personality in person. She is gregarious and funny — a real joy to be around. […]
The Tableau Performance Checklist: Filtering – Use Dashboard Filter Actions
We’ll continue on with the next item in the Filtering category: “Replace quick filters showing ‘Only Relevant Values’ and high count of quick filters with dashboard filter actions. They will cascade as your user interacts, and they perform faster.“ Cascading filters? Sounds exciting! I Got 99 Problems … As we discussed here, here, and here in […]
How to Create Dynamic Tableau Dashboard Layouts with Sliding Containers
My new favorite trick in Tableau is replacing a section of a dashboard with new content in a way that leaves everything clickable and doesn’t require navigating to a different tab. The basics of this idea were covered in the “Sheet Swapping and Popping” post by Matt Lutton, which was highlighted recently during Tableau Action […]
My Experience as a Tableau Zen Master
One of the biggest thrills of my career was becoming a Tableau Zen Master last year. I’m an old guy, so that’s saying a lot. Since nominations are being accepted for the 2015-2016 Zen Masters, I thought I would provide a few thoughts on the experience of being a Zen Master. Contributing to the Community […]
The Tableau Performance Checklist: Filtering – Keep Range Quick Filters Simple
The next guideline in our list of Filtering tips is: “Keep range quick filters simple. The more complex the range, the slower the query.” Sound exciting? Let’s go! Quick Filter Overview Quick filters are a quick and easy way to add interactivity to your visualization or your dashboard, either with local filters or global filters. […]
Reset Filters in Tableau Desktop
Whilst Tableau Server has native functionality that allows us to reset filters or ‘revert all’ back to how it was published Tableau Desktop (+ Reader) does not. I have been following one or two of the tableau community forums who have been struggling with this across many of the Tableau versions and it’s a pretty […]
Could Andy Murray win Wimbledon 2015?
I recently caught a little snippet of Murray’s last few games winning Wimbledon in 2013; and it got me all excited for 2015’s possibilities, no pressure Andy! It’s Wimbledon Season again! I was interested in how dominant Murray was during the Final, as sometimes stats and feeling are a long way apart, especially when emotion is […]
Supercharge Your Tableau Dashboard Actions Using IFTTT
It’s “Action Month” at Tableau Public. Actions are one of my favorite Tableau features. They allow you to easily create interactive dashboards, and the community has used them in some very creative ways. Actions are the perfect example of what Tableau does best. They’re simple and elegant but have enough flexibility to be extremely powerful. […]
InterWorks Lands on 2015 CRN Solution Provider 500 List
Each year, CRN releases their Solution Provider 500 list (formerly the VAR500) to recognize the top IT service providers in North America by services revenue. Just recently, they announced the 2015 honorees. InterWorks claimed the #444 spot! This is the first time InterWorks has made this specific list, joining 24 other newcomers. “These lists are always a […]