Fix missing field error - Tableau Desktop

When creating a datasource using custom SQL for Tableau Server, Tableau Cloud or Tableau Desktop there is an issue that arises when one of the fields used in the query no longer exists. Here I show a solution Read more 30 May 2024 - 4 minute read

Multiple Parameter Options Technique

Often parameters are used in place of filters in Tableau Desktop, but you can’t have a specific parameter option on a dashboard multiple times in the current build. If you need to add this parameter option to different parts of a dashboard, e.g. a long dashboard, then this blog is for you. Read more 20 Jan 2023 - less than 1 minute read

Jumping Filters

In long form dashboards you may find yourself wanting filters or parameter options to travel with you down the page. Tableau does not support a feature like this but we can use a technique to let the users reposition them at a click of a button. In this blog we will take a look at what I came with and how you can do it too. Read more 20 Jan 2023 - 4 minute read

Marimekko Charts Simplified

Marimekko charts can be a great way to display distributions of data and to make full use of space. I’m a fan and I like building them but there is a bit of a barrier to entry as they include advanced table calculations and LODs (in Tableau at least). Read more 19 Jan 2023 - 1 minute read

Rebate Projection - What if?

Check out my latest public dashboard analysing rebate projects with mock data. Read more 04 Feb 2022 - less than 1 minute read