Tableau Advanced Use Cases & Features

Restarting Running Functions

by Data Boutiq

Sometimes, it's necessary to divide a cumulative total chart into several logical segments (e.g., before and after a critical date) to track and compare indicators over different time intervals. In such cases, we use restarting running functions.

How do restarting running functions help?

  • Restarting running functions in data visualization offer a powerful way to quickly modify an existing visualization. They enable swift updates, such as changing the chart type, adding or removing data points, or adjusting the range and scale of the axes.

  • Additionally, these functions allow for the rapid re-running of a visualization with different parameters, such as alternative data sources or various color schemes.

  • This flexibility makes it easy to compare different versions of a visualization or troubleshoot a chart efficiently.

How to implement restarting running functions

For step-by-step instructions, check the Tableau Public workbook.

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