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During development of Tableau Business Dashboard there are a lot of specific to corporate world and some of them are more restricted, but anyway we need to make them appealing and useful. In this dashboard you can find most useful tips and tricks to achieve maximum from your business dashboard or to identify what is missing in your dashboard and get the right inspiration. Here are used extensively the new GIF animated functionality, which is really helpful in the case of writ

As we know there's always a need to use a mobile device and the limited capabilities. The interactions will happened by using the finger, cannot use Tooltip or mouse hover and very limited space. A good way is to use it for KPIs which would be some metrics and some periodic display of numbers. Here is an interesting approach using gradient background images for the mobile dashboards to create a 3d impression and make the design more appealing for the final user. (Hyperlink) E

There are situations when we are handled an old dashboard or not build correctly and the goal is to re-design and make it useful for the analysis. The main page is showing us the Problem and What we need to achieve. (hyperlink) The guide is self-explanatory and show main aspect of the design tips applied. Here it is a good representation of how you can create a "Corporate Palette" and spread over the company and make sure everyone's using same approaches as the goal is to hav

We always spend a lot of time doing the design of a dashboard and after implementing this in Tableau. It is hard to adapt the design to your data and make sure it is looking nice. The Business Dashboard Builder are in fact a 9 dashboards with different pre-defined designs and the use of multiple charts. This is the landing page (link as well). After select a specific design the user is redirected to the actual dashboard. The dashboard will the the preferences menu opened so

Having an online Interactive Resume is always a good way to advertise to future customers or recruiters your Skills. In this resume the idea is to show: * Left: Skills with the hotness by color; * Awards & Portfolio; * Timeline with Companies and tasks; * Right side: advanced chart to showcase the Skills size progressing over time; Here is the link to the dashboard.

Another Sales Dashboard from the Business Dashboards inspired from a Yellow color and rounded corners with 3D shapes. Hurray - this dashboard was selected as VizofTheDay by Tableau Public. Interesting parts of the dashboard. Dynamic Hide/Show of the Filters: Menu slider for date granularity selections: Additional hidden menus for filers and color palettes: Rounded corner shapes are desinged in PowerPoint and saved as pictures. The intend is to show how to make simple and powe

This is an example of Website Sales Dashboard. The intend is to show some basic design and advanced interactions using the power of Tableau. The dashboard is made from 4 interactive charts. Interactive: clickable, changed by the parameters and filters. Filters and Parameters are placed into a vertical container with Show/Hide buttons to create the impression of a drop down when clicked. Dashboard is fully functional and can be downloaded and reversed engineered.

The Iron Viz competition is a prestigious and highly competitive data visualization contest hosted by Tableau. In this annual event, data professionals and enthusiasts from around the world compete to create compelling and insightful data visualizations using Tableau's tools. Contestants are challenged to transform complex data sets into engaging and informative visual stories. A panel of judges evaluates the entries based on criteria such as creativity, design, and the effec

Simplify Access Control with Tableau Cloud Single Sign-On (SSO). Discover the benefits of Tableau Cloud Single Sign-On (SSO) that eliminate password hassles and boost data security. Seamlessly integrate SSO with your Identity Providers (IDPs) for a frictionless user experience. Here's a brief overview: 1. Elevating Data Security with Tableau Cloud SSO Tableau Cloud SSO acts as a robust guardian for your data, ensuring secure access and preventing unauthorized entry. 2. Naviga

Here are main differences in Features Between Tableau Cloud and Self-Managed Tableau Server. It is important to know that Tableau Cloud offers a more streamlined administrative experience compared to managing your own Tableau Server. Here, we'll highlight some of the key feature disparities, with a focus on their significance. Simplified Administration: In Tableau Cloud, administrative tasks are notably less labor-intensive, making it a favorable choice. You can get a compreh

Table Calculations, often referred to as table calcs in Tableau, are computations or calculations that are applied to the results of a query or aggregation in a Tableau visualization. The keyword "computation" is that makes these table calculations crutial and very supportive when performace should be increased. These calculations are performed on the displayed data in a visualization, allowing you to create complex, context-aware insights and visualizations that go beyond wh

Tableau offers a variety of certifications for individuals interested in assessing their Tableau skills. These certifications fall into different categories: Tableau Desktop Specialist, Tableau Data Analyst, and Tableau Server Certified Associate. Each of these certifications is designed to evaluate specific skills related to Tableau usage. For Tableau partners, the certification requirements are more comprehensive and tailored to the scope of their partnership. These certifi

Tableau offers various file types for saving your work. These include: Workbooks (.twb): Tableau workbook files have the .twb file extension. They can contain one or more worksheets, along with optional dashboards and stories. Packaged Workbooks (.twbx): Packaged workbooks, with the .twbx file extension, are single zip files that encompass a workbook, supporting local file data, and background images. This format is ideal for sharing your work, especially when others don't ha

Level of Detail (LOD) Calculations in Tableau are advanced calculations that allow you to control the granularity or level of detail at which a calculation is performed. LOD calculations are particularly useful when you need to aggregate or analyze data at a level different from the one in your visualization. Tableau offers three primary types of LOD calculations: Fixed LOD: Definition: Fixed LOD calculations allow you to specify a particular level of detail for the calculati

In Tableau, a set is a custom-defined subset of data that you create based on specific conditions or criteria. Sets allow you to group data points together for further analysis or visualization. Sets can be dynamic or static: Dynamic Sets: Dynamic sets change based on conditions you define. They adapt as your data changes or as filters are applied. Static Sets: Static sets contain a fixed group of data points defined by specific criteria, and they don't change unless you modi

To set up how dates and numbers look in your workbook, follow these steps: Go to the "File" menu. Click on "Workbook Locale." By default, your workbook's date and number format are set to "Automatic." This means they will match the language of the person who opens the workbook. This can be helpful if you expect people who speak different languages to view your workbook because the dates and numbers will adjust accordingly. If you want to be more specific and have a consistent

These are main Dimension Data Types, moslty in case Community Forum users are asking: String: Used for text and categorical data, such as product names, customer names, or geographic regions. Date: Used for date-related information, such as order dates or event timestamps. Geographic: Used for geographical data, such as latitude and longitude coordinates. Boolean: Used for binary data, typically representing true or false values. Measure Data Types: Integer: Used for whole nu

Tableau's Order of Operations, often referred to as the "Order of Operations for Visualization," is a set of rules and guidelines that dictate the sequence in which Tableau performs calculations and processes data when you create a visualization or worksheet. Following this order is essential for understanding how Tableau computes and displays the results of your analysis accurately. Source: Tableau official webpage Here is a simplified explanation of Tableau's Order of Opera

Measures are quantitative, numeric data values that represent the metrics, facts, or numerical attributes of the data being analyzed. Unlike dimensions, which categorize or describe data, measures are used for performing mathematical operations and calculations. Measures can be aggregated, summarized, and used to answer questions like "how much" or "how many." Common examples of measures include sales revenue, profit margins, quantities sold, temperature readings, and any oth