Tableau DateAdd in Custom SQL Data Connection
The syntax of DATEADD in Tableau Custom SQL differs to the syntax of DATEADD in a Tableau calculated field. This can and does cause confusion! …
The syntax of DATEADD in Tableau Custom SQL differs to the syntax of DATEADD in a Tableau calculated field. This can and does cause confusion! …
There are occasions where it’s necessary to use a Tableau date parameter as a filter. There are situations where a “normal” Tableau filter do as …
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Use a Tableau URL action to link Tableau to SSRS, enabling users to click through from Tableau to SSRS. Passing parameters into the URL even …
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