Lately, I had shared a quick tip of using a simply calculated field with just a country name in it to createa country field that you can use for example to beautify your map visuals. Another use case is when your dataset does not allow you to edit it and only carries values that are... Continue Reading →
A quickie on maps
For today I have just a super tiny tip. Sometimes, your dataset only consists of data like [city name], the [latitude] and the [longitude]. No further information available. If you put that on a map, Tableau will automatically draw the dots and the map in the background like this: That is ok but not really... Continue Reading →
Let’s build – fun with maps
In today's episode of "Let's build" we will create a dashboard (or: a sibling thereof) that I presented during our E&V Tableau Days 2023. Given that during that session I only had 35 minutes to do the data source prep and explanations, the calculations (20+) and then the actual dashboarding, I was a bit under... Continue Reading →
Mini-Series: Map interactivity – Pt. 1
Today we will be looking at some ideas on how to add interactivity to maps without overloading them. Both are based on recent questions in the forums and we will also be building on one of my previous posts as well as make use of the latest addition to Tableau - Dynamic Zone Visibility. Part... Continue Reading →
Highlight and zoom to a point on a map but do not filter
Update: Further below you will find that I suggest applying a factor to one of the calculations. This has been identified to be version related. In Tableau 2021.3 (the version I created my file with) using a buffer on the marks layer results in a lesser zoom extend. In 2021.4 this behaviour is not observed... Continue Reading →
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