Working with Data Groups & Hierarchies DATA VISUALIZATION WITH TABLEAU ONLINE TUTORIAL DATA VISUALIZATION WITH TABLEAU ONLINE TUTORIAL Training Guide Fundamentals From TechAndMate

WORKING WITH DATA Data Visualization with Tableau Online TutorialData Visualization with Tableau Online Tutorial In Data Visualization with Tableau Online Tutorial we will discuss the “working of data”.Data Visualization with Tableau Online Tutorial We have the following topics to understand the working of data.  Groups  Hierarchies

GROUPS

GROUPS  Groups are convenient for dividing a dimension in a way not currently divided.  For Example: Under Business Segment you may have several segments that you want to appear as a single Segment called Core. Right in your view you can ctrl + click to highlight only those segments to be included in the new Segment and name the newly created group ‘Core’. Lets review a superstore example now: 1.In the View ctrl + click and highlight the members of the dimension that you want to combine into a single group. 2.Right click the newly create group to Edit Alias and rename the group. 3.The Group is created.

LETS REVIEW A SUPERSTORE EXAMPLE In the View ctrl + click and highlight the members of the dimension that you want to combine into a single group.

LETS REVIEW A SUPERSTORE EXAMPLE Right click the newly create group to Edit Alias and rename the group.

LETS REVIEW A SUPERSTORE EXAMPLE The Group is created.

GROUPS IN THE DATA WINDOW  Creating a group in the Data Window is just as easy.  In the Data Window, right click the dimension that contains the items you want to group.  In the Popup window ctrl + click to highlight the items to be grouped. Rename the Group, and click on the Group button to complete the Group (Refer the next slide for visual explanation)

DATA WINDOW Right click the dimension that contains the items you want to group.

DATA WINDOW Ctrl + click to highlight the items to be grouped. Rename the Group, and click on the Group button to complete the Group.

DATA WINDOW Notice that your new group shows up in the data window with a Paperclip icon.

HIERARCHIES

CREATING HIERARCHIES  Hierarchies provide drill down capabilities and are easily created in the data window. Let’s take a look on how to create it…

CREATING HIERARCHIES Determine your hierarchy, then right click the name of the dimension that will be the top of the hierarchy, and click on Create Hierarchy.

CREATING HIERARCHIES You can add to the hierarchy by right clicking another dimension and choosing add to hierarchy.

CREATING HIERARCHIES Notice the new hierarchy and its new icon.

YOU TRY IT!  Let’s Take out minutes to try and complete the Grouping. Also, do try Hierarchies! The more you try! The more you Excel… If you face any difficulty please post your question here under Tableau Tag: TechandMate Knowledgebase TechandMate KnowledgebaseTechandMate Knowledgebase We’ll love to answer your queries! Till then… Happy Sorting!

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