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1. Re: Possible to auto update parameters with data refresh on Tableau server and show most current data date with scroll to access past dates
Tom W
Sep 29, 2016 7:51 AM
1. What is the parameter you're setting manually now? Is it a date parameter like "maximum data date" ?
2."Dashboards show the default date to be the date when it was last uploaded". Which date are you talking about? A date displaying in the report or a parameter?
I would consider moving to a Level of Detail field to control your date selections. i.e.
{FIXED : MAX([Sale Date])} will return the maximum sale date in your datasource, regardless of filters.
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2. Re: Possible to auto update parameters with data refresh on Tableau server and show most current data date with scroll to access past dates
hi Tom,
2 date parameters with scrolls for users to choose 'From' and 'To' dates. I need to be able to refresh these 2 parameters automatically when data refresh is done. However currently, I have to open parameters on my desktop after every refresh, pull the data from the field and reload the file to the server to see new data.
Can't automate anything due to this, as manual intervention is needed every week (I have a weekly refresh).
regular filters won't work as I need to have ability for the user to run data between 2 dates.
First new refreshed date needs to be populated in the parameter for it to show Max date as default.
Thank you,
Bhavana
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3. Re: Possible to auto update parameters with data refresh on Tableau server and show most current data date with scroll to access past dates
Hi Bhavana,
Were you able to find a way for your issue? I'm having similar requirement and would be helpful if you can share any pointers.
Thanks!