How to Make a Cross Stitch Using Tableau

Nov 19, 2021 Aidan Bramel | www.tessellationtech.io

How to Make a Cross Stitch Using Tableau How to Make a Cross Stitch Using Tableau Happy Holidays from Tessellation! Our team wants to wish you merry holidays and a happy new year! Making the Cross Stitch Want to know … Read MoreThe post How to Mak...

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Inside InterWorks: The Importance of Content in Marketing, Part 2

Nov 19, 2021 Garrett Sauls | interworks.com

We love giving as much inside insight into InterWorks as possible, and here you’ll find part two of “The Importance of Content in Marketing” miniseries. My colleague and InterWorks Content Coordinator Andrea Avey took the bold first step in part o...

Culture,casestudies,culture,emailmarketing,InsideInterWorks,Marketing

Using worksheets in place of parameters cards

Nov 18, 2021 Edoardo Aversa | www.thedataschool.co.uk

Once we have a parameter that allows us to choose between different measures, we can also substitute the parameter options card for a series of charts onto which we can click to change the view in the dashboard.

Data,filter,Tableau

Compare to Equivalent Day Last Year in Tableau

Nov 18, 2021 Eric Parker | onenumber.biz

In the past, we’ve covered how to write a calculation which allows you to compare today to the same day of the year in Tableau. In that scenario, we used the day of year number for comparison. That works well if January 27th from this year should ...

TableauCalculations,TableauDates

Hiding a Tableau Filter’s Options While Including Its Data

Nov 18, 2021 Rachel Kurtz | interworks.com

“I have a lot of data and want my users to be able filter the dashboard. However, there are a few options in the filter that I don’t want them to be able to select. How can I remove these from the drop down but…The post Hiding a Tableau Filter’s O...

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Can you recreate this difference chart?

Nov 18, 2021 Donna Coles | donnacoles.home.blog

Lorna created this challenge for #WOW2021 this week incorporating tips from the Speed Tipping session she and fellow WOW leader Ann Jackson had presented at TC21. Defining the calculations The requirements were to ensure there were only 7 calculat...

How to Automate Matillion Git Fetch/Push Syncs with Bash

Nov 17, 2021 Chris Hastie | interworks.com

This post covers how to automate the fetching and pushing of a Matillion project’s local git repository with its remote counterpart and uses the Bash Script component to do so. If you would prefer, I have also written a similar post which leverage...

Data,automation,Bash,fetch,Git,Matillion,push

The Data School - opening in Hamburg from Feb 2022

Nov 16, 2021 Tom Brown | www.thedataschool.co.uk

It’s been six years since we started The Data School in London. Over 250consultants have come through our doors with little or no experience of data,Tableau or Alteryx. After just two years on our programme, many of them havegone onto amazing care...

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A Beginner’s Guide to Alteryx: How to Use Regular Expressions

Nov 16, 2021 Jake Miknuk | www.tessellationtech.io

A Beginner’s Guide to Alteryx: How to Use Regular Expressions In this article, we will be going over some basics of using the parse functionality of the RegEx tool in Alteryx.  What is Parsing? Parsing data is the process of … Read MoreThe post A ...

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Reunited & Reenergized: The InterWorks Enablement Team Meetup

Nov 16, 2021 Andrea Avey | interworks.com

The InterWorks Enablement Team recently had their first in-person team meetup since 2019. With new individuals having joined the team in the last 18 months, this meetup was special not only for its in-person relief but also for its bringing togeth...

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Bland to Bold: Dashboarding Tips from Professional Graphic Designers

Nov 16, 2021 Chelsea Morgan | interworks.com

At InterWorks, we want to help users create insightful, intuitive data experiences and empower them with the tools and best practices to navigate those data experiences in the most natural way possible. At this year’s Tableau Conference, we hosted...

Data,Dashboarding,design,Tableau,TC21,UX

Tableau Tips: Dynamic Scatter Plots using Parameters

Nov 15, 2021 Ben Connor | www.thedataschool.co.uk

A quick guide on building dynamic scatter plots using parameters in Tableau Desktop.

Tableau,tableau,Tableaututorial

Show/Hide Button in Tableau

Nov 15, 2021 Jyoti Gupta | www.thedataschool.co.uk

Filters and parameters are a necessary part of visualization but can take up alot of space on dashboard. A show/hide button can be very helpful indecluttering the dashboard and giving it a much organized and neat look.

Tableau,tableau,Tableaututorial

DS27 Training Blog - Week 6

Nov 15, 2021 Marius Nikiforovas | www.thedataschool.co.uk

DS27 is about to start their client projects next week. Find out what the last week before this start was like and what have we have learned.

Tableau,tableau,Tableaututorial

What is the Difference Between Date Parts and Date Values in Tableau?

Nov 15, 2021 Alicia Bembenek | www.tessellationtech.io

What is the Difference Between Date Parts and Date Values in Tableau? If you work with dates in your data set, then it will be important for you to understand the difference between date parts and date values in Tableau. … Read MoreThe post What i...

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One Calc Basic Beeswarm

Nov 15, 2021 Kevin Flerlage (noreply@blogger.com) | www.flerlagetwins.com

 Prior to the 2020 NFL season, I was working on my NFL Simulation visualization which was based on another data visualization that utilized a beeswarm plot.  My initial approach used a unit histogram, but I decided to try to turn it in...

How-To,Tableau

Gauge Chart (With Arrow)

Nov 14, 2021 Toan Hoang | tableau.toanhoang.com

As of the time of this article, I am a two-time Tableau Zen Master, and, as such, I am afforded several different types of opportunities from Tableau. One such opportunity is to volunteer as a Tableau Doctor at the Tableau Conference, which is whe...

DataVisualisations,Drawing,Intemediate,Gauge

Map Layers, Buffer Calculations & Parameter Actions in Tableau

Nov 11, 2021 Spencer Baucke | www.tessellationtech.io

Geo Spatial Analysis Using Map Layers, Buffer Calculations, and Parameter Actions In recent years, Tableau has added a bunch of really cool mapping features that have allowed users to take their geospatial analytics in Tableau to the next level. I...

Business,Dashboards,Tableau,tableau

Worksheet Filter Options in Tableau

Nov 11, 2021 Eric Parker | onenumber.biz

Worksheet filters provide Tableau Desktop developers and Tableau consumers to customize the worksheet they are looking out. There are a number of distinct worksheet filter types in Tableau. If you want to learn more about the filtering types and h...

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DataWomen Event Recap: Step up to 2022

Nov 11, 2021 Beth Kairys | interworks.com

The end of 2021 is approaching fast, and with that comes a perfect opportunity to plan ahead and get ready to step up to 2022. DataWomen is all about supporting and empowering DataWomen and our data friends, and this aim is what led us to…The post...

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Customer Purchasing Habits (RFM Analysis)

Nov 11, 2021 Donna Coles | donnacoles.home.blog

Ann set this week’s #WOW2021 challenge during #TC21 and chose to live stream her build. I couldn’t watch it but I did then manage to catch a snippet of Kyle Yetter who bravely chose to share his attempt at recreating the challenge via a live strea...

Stats

Nov 10, 2021 Juhie Radia | www.thedataschool.co.uk

A brief introduction to stats and how it can be used and applied to Tableau and Alteryx

PowerBI,dashboard

DS27 Training Blog - Week 5

Nov 10, 2021 Marius Nikiforovas | www.thedataschool.co.uk

This week we took a deep dive into new concepts like Regex and data scaffolding and met the future stars of the Data School.

PowerBI,dashboard

Slicers vs. Filters: The Difference and When to Use Them in Power BI

Nov 10, 2021 Gavin Pedersen | www.tessellationtech.io

Slicers vs. Filters: The Difference and When to Use Them in Power BI Slicers and filters in Power BI may look like they do the exact same thing, and in many cases, they can accomplish the same task, but understanding … Read MoreThe post Slicers vs...

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How to Resize Your Snowflake Warehouse in Matillion

Nov 10, 2021 Scott Perry | interworks.com

By now, we’ve all seen the blazing speed of Matillion workflows, but we always want more, right? Let’s talk about how to get even more speed from your already-lightning-fast workflows, and – while we’re at it – let’s talk about how to save a few…T...

Data,Matilion,resize,Snowflake,warehouse

How to Automate Matillion Git Fetch/Push Syncs with Python

Nov 10, 2021 Chris Hastie | interworks.com

This post covers how to automate the fetching and pushing of a Matillion project’s local git repository with its remote counterpart using the Python Script component. If you would prefer, I also have a similar post forthcoming that leverages the B...

Data,automation,fetch,Git,Matillion,push,python

How to use parameters to switch between different charts in the same win...

Nov 9, 2021 Marius Nikiforovas | www.thedataschool.co.uk

Learn how to create a parameter, use it within the calculated field and how to use parameters to allow dynamic switching between different chart types.

Tableau,tableau,Tableaututorial

How to Create Dynamically Sized Quantile Bins in Tableau

Nov 9, 2021 Matty Sweet | www.thedataschool.co.uk

Splitting data into quantiles is often a useful way to examine the distributionof data. This method shows a way to let the user freely change the width ofthese quantile intervals, with no restriction on the number of intervals theywish to split to...

Tableau,tableau,Tableaututorial

Creating an Alteryx Analytic App

Nov 9, 2021 Isabel Cooper | www.thedataschool.co.uk

Learn how to create an analytic app in Alteryx, using one of the weekly challenges.

Tableau,tableau,Tableaututorial

Basic Date Functions in Tableau

Nov 9, 2021 Carlo Sanzeri | www.thedataschool.co.uk

This blog post will break down all the different date functions in Tableau, andhow and where to use them. Without further ado, let’s get started!

Tableau,tableau,Tableaututorial

Live Stream- Predictive Models in Alteryx: How to Choose a Regression Mo...

Nov 9, 2021 Analytics Events | www.tessellationtech.io

Learn how to use regression analysis tools available in Alteryx Designer during Tessellation’s upcoming one-hour webinar on November 18th. … Read MoreThe post Live Stream- Predictive Models in Alteryx: How to Choose a Regression Model appeared fir...

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How to Turn a Tableau Dashboard into a Report-Ready Slide Deck

Nov 9, 2021 Lynda Chao | www.tessellationtech.io

How to Turn a Tableau Dashboard into a Report-Ready Slide Deck Tableau dashboards are often meant to be interactive and allow the user to explore and discover insights. But what if you received a last-minute request from your manager to … Read Mor...

Tableau,tableau,Tableaututorial

TC21 Presentation - Make It Better: Tips for Better Dashboard Design

Nov 9, 2021 Ken Flerlage (noreply@blogger.com) | www.flerlagetwins.com

At TC21, we did a presentation called Make It Better: Tips for Better Dashboard Design (we will share the link here when it is available). This presentation drew from our experience, much of what has already been shared via blogs on our website, a...

DataViz,Design,How-To,Tableau

The Alteryx Core Certification: my experience and top tips

Nov 8, 2021 Henry Coley-Fisher | www.thedataschool.co.uk

My experience of the Alteryx Core certification and top tips for preparing and passing the exam.

Data,Data21,Podcast,PodcastYourData,Tableau,TableauConference

PYD114 – Tableau Conference Preview 2021

Nov 8, 2021 InterWorks | interworks.com

It’s the most wonderful time of the data year. Here’s looking at you, Tableau Conference 2021. As we prepare for the week, join InterWorks Communications Manager Garrett Sauls as he speaks with InterWorks Global Experience Practice Lead and long-t...

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Inside InterWorks: Data Engineer

Nov 8, 2021 Vicky Lockett | interworks.com

It’s about this time of year that we start reflecting on our lives, both personal and professional, and thinking about what we want to do as the New Year creeps up on us. With Christmas fast approaching and that downtime lull of January and Februa...

Culture,culture,dataengineer,InsideInterWorks,recruiting

New Viz: Character Optimization in Mario Kart

Nov 8, 2021 Kevin Flerlage (noreply@blogger.com) | www.flerlagetwins.com

For many more years to come, I will have “old man” strength over my son.  He’s 15 and he will always be weak compared to his father (well, until I’m 80 or so).  But the same concept doesn’t apply to video games.  My son has been kickin...

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What did it take to get into DS26?

Nov 5, 2021 Andy Kriebel | www.thedataschool.co.uk

The final interviews for DS26 were about London real estate prices. Here’s what they created to get into the DS.

journey,careeradvice,careers,JourneytoTessellation

Telling Stories with Data: Jealyn Montes’ Journey to Tessellation

Nov 5, 2021 Jealyn Montes | www.tessellationtech.io

Telling Stories with Data: Jealyn Montes’ Journey to Tessellation As a child, I was always fascinated with learning and helping others. I was fond of going to school just so that I could learn one new thing a day. Even … Read MoreThe post Telling ...

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SSH Key & Password Storage Recommendations for Secure Scripting in Matil...

Nov 5, 2021 Chris Hastie | interworks.com

When following this content, I would recommend first reading through the following two posts: How to Access a Linux Virtual Machine (e.g. Matillion Server) via SSH from Windows How to Configure Remote Git Integration for Matillion Leveraging SSH K...

Data,Linux,Matillion,scripting,security,SSH

DS27 Training Blog - Week 4

Nov 4, 2021 Tom Smith | www.thedataschool.co.uk

A summary of DS27’s fourth week of training, which closes out a busy and absorbing first month of Tableau and Alteryx.

Alteryx,How-to,AlteryxTools,PredictiveModels,RegressionModel

How to Determine the Best Regression Model: 4 Tools in Alteryx

Nov 4, 2021 John Emery | www.tessellationtech.io

How to Determine the Best Regression Model: 4 Tools in Alteryx As a data and analytics consultant, I interact with clients from a wide array of backgrounds. Some are highly technical while others wouldn’t know a normal distribution if it … Read Mo...

Alteryx,How-to,AlteryxTools,PredictiveModels,RegressionModel

Create One Field with Multiple Date Unit Outputs in Tableau

Nov 4, 2021 Eric Parker | onenumber.biz

Recently, I received an email from a blog follower wondering if a single field in Tableau could categorize data at multiple date unit levels (e.g. year, quarter and month). With a bit of calculation creativity, we were able to write a calculation ...

TableauCalculations,TableauDates

An InterWorks Primer to Tableau Conference 2021

Nov 4, 2021 Garrett Sauls | interworks.com

For Tableau fans, the most wonderful time of the year is upon us: Tableau Conference 2021. Here in less than one week, Tableau fans from around the world will tune in digitally to the biggest Tableau event of the year. Yes, we all still miss…The p...

News,Event,Tableau,TableauConference,TC21

Can you show the top and bottom profit performers for the selected time ...

Nov 4, 2021 Donna Coles | donnacoles.home.blog

With #TC21 looming next week, Candra’s set this week’s challenge, based on inspiration from past Tableau Conferences – a simple looking, but effective visualisation for understanding profit performance within some pre-established timeframes. Build...