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Getting Started with Tableau 2019.2

Getting Started with Tableau 2019.2

By : Tristan Guillevin
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Getting Started with Tableau 2019.2

Getting Started with Tableau 2019.2

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By: Tristan Guillevin

Overview of this book

Tableau is one of the leading data visualization tools and is regularly updated with new functionalities and features. The latest release, Tableau 2019.2, promises new and advanced features related to visual analytics, reporting, dashboarding, and a host of other data visualization aspects. Getting Started with Tableau 2019.2 will get you up to speed with these additional functionalities. The book starts by highlighting the new functionalities of Tableau 2019.2, providing concrete examples of how to use them. However, if you're new to Tableau, you won't have to worry as the book also covers the major aspects of Tableau with relevant examples. You'll learn how to connect to data, build a data source, visualize your data, build a dashboard, and even share data online. In the concluding chapters, you'll delve into advanced techniques such as creating a cross-database join and data blending. By the end of this book, you will be able to use Tableau effectively to create quick, cost-effective, and business-efficient Business Intelligence (BI) solutions.
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Index

How to work with Parameters

Parameters are a particular element in Tableau, such as Dimensions, Measures, and Sets. They can be Continuous or Discrete, depending on the data type in use. The two major aspects of Parameters are as follows:

  • They are not linked to the data source (they don't rely on any field)
  • They only return one value at a time

Let's start with how to create a Parameter.

Creating a Parameter

To create a Parameter, you can use the small arrow next to Dimensions, as highlighted in the following screenshot:

When you create a Parameter, Tableau automatically opens the Edit Parameter window, as illustrated in the following screenshot:

This window is the only place where you can configure a Parameter. At the top, you can specify its Name and add a Comment (visible when you hover over the field). You can also change the Parameter properties by defining the Data type and the Current value (the default value that the Parameter will have when you have created it). For some data...

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