What’s New in Tableau 8.2 – Visual Data Window

With Tableau 8.2 now available, the InterWorks team wants to give you an in-depth look at some of our favorite new features. Our What’s New in Tableau 8.2 blog series covers these in detail. This post is the third post in the series. Check out the full list on our Tableau 8.2 blog channel. There […]
What’s New in Tableau 8.2 – Mapping Changes

With Tableau 8.2 now available, the InterWorks team wants to give you an in-depth look at some of our favorite new features. Our What’s New in Tableau 8.2 blog series covers these in detail. This post is the second post in the series. Check out the full list on our Tableau 8.2 blog channel. The […]
What’s New in Tableau 8.2 – More and Better Data Connections

With Tableau 8.2 now available, the InterWorks team wants to give you an in-depth look at some of our favorite new features. Our What’s New in Tableau 8.2 blog series covers these in detail. This post is the first post in the series. Check out the full list on our Tableau 8.2 blog channel. Before […]
Tableau 8.2 Makes Its Debut

Just a few days ago, the much-anticipated Tableau 8.2 made its debut. Tableau promised several new and exciting features for this latest release, and they didn’t disappoint. Naturally, all of us at InterWorks were some of the first people to check these features out. We know there are dozens of articles covering all that’s new […]
Microsoft Office 365: How to Access Exchange Online via PowerShell

After recently deploying a hybrid configuration for Office 365, many email settings that were easily configurable within Office 365 portal could not be changed as these settings were being managed by on-premise Active Directory servers. To get past this restriction, the next best option is to access the Exchange Online via PowerShell. Note: PowerShell […]
Filtering Date Fields in Tableau Using Parameters

Until recently, whenever I needed to filter data by date, I would use a quick filter and adjust the filter using one of the pre-determined controls (Single/Multiple Value(s) selectors). Where was the option for a drop-down calendar like you would see when you’re trying to book a flight? As it turns out, Tableau does have […]
The Countdown To Tableau on Tour: London
It’s 24 days to go until the biggest Tableau event in Europe – Tableau on Tour: London. If you’re a seasoned conference veteran you’ll know these events are huge. And this year is special because it was the first time the European event was split into three – The Hague, Munich and London. This gave […]
2014 FIFA World Cup Visualized in Tableau – Group Stage Travel Distances & Team Stats

The 2014 FIFA World Cup is quickly approaching. Just like with the Olympics, it is our duty to gain as much knowledge about the event as possible. That way, we can sound smart and cultured to our friends and coworkers. These dashboards should help you to cover some key talking points and will let you […]
Extreme Viz Makeover: Electric Power in the U.S.

There are people living in America today who did not have electricity in their home growing up. It cannot be overstated how much the power industry has changed since then. To understand and communicate those shifts, we turn to data. Some have done an outstanding job visualizing this information, particularly this map by NPR. Others […]
Tableau Essentials – Measures & Default Properties

In this article, we are discussing setting custom properties on your workbook measures. You can find your measures in the lower half of the Sidebar, also known as the Data Window among regular Tableau users. Why Set Default Properties? Tableau does a pretty good job of figuring out which fields go where and how they […]