We can create maps in Tableau to analyze the data based on geographical locations. The map based analysis provide more enhanced and realistic picture of the data. We can create any level of maps in Tableau. To create a map, you need longitude and latitude of the geographical location. I will go on to show […]
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Joins in Tableau
In the last block we saw Joins in SQL. In this blog, we will see how to do Joins in Tableau. Joins in Tableau Tableau uses 4 types of Joins: Step 1: Create an Excel file by naming the file “Sample.xlsx and Create two sheets with Table 1 and Table 2. Step 2: Launch Tableau […]
Joins in SQL
Joins in SQL are used to combine two or more tables. It returns the matching rows from the combined tables by using reference column in both the tables. Types of Joins: Inner Join: Inner join or Equi-join, returns rows from the both the tables based on the matching values of the columns. Example: Below we […]
How to Create Custom Color palette in Tableau – Part 2
In Part 1 of how to Create Custom Color palette in Tableau , we learned that in Tableau we can create two types of Color Palettes Regular – Used for Dimensions and Discrete Fields Sequential – Used for Measures or Continuous Fields Creating Custom Sequential Color Palette: Step 1: We have created the Custom Regular […]
How to Create Custom Color Palette in Tableau – Part 1
Tableau provides awesome visualizations and color palettes. I will show you how to create custom color palette in Tableau. Tableau provides multiple color palettes, but in case you have to create your own custom color palette, use preferences.tps file. Why use Preferences.tps file ? Prefrences.tps file can be used to create consistent colors across the […]
Identify Dimensions and Measures
Being able to identify dimensions and Measures is very important in any Business Intelligence implementation. An understanding of these concepts are important for learning Tableau. Exercise: Use the table below and Identify Dimensions and Measures. Post your answers in the comments section.