Shaped Bar Charts (3D) in Tableau
We previously had an article about creating Shaped Bar Charts in Tableau; in that previous tutorial, we used data densification to create a different look and feel for our bar charts....
Data Densification for Tableau Drawing
If you have looked at the various tutorials on drawing in Tableau, you would have noticed a commonly used technique called Data Densification. While I used this topic, the vast majority...
Tableau QT: Custom Shapes
Custom Shapes allows you to add an extra dimension to your visualisation and have the benefit of being very easy to do. As such, in this quick tip, we are going...
Creating Gradient Backgrounds in Tableau
When I created my Cryptocurrency Dashboard, I decided to have some fun with gradient backgrounds. When combined with animations, this creates a very cool effect, so here you go, a nice...
Creating a Tableau Extension / Part One
I have experimented with the new Tableau Extensions API since the Tableau Beta for 2018.2 and found this new feature to be a real game changer. Being an experienced web developer, this...
Tableau QT: KPI Text Indicator
A lot of the dashboards I create today are Executive KPI Dashboards; this basically means KPIs and indicators. In this Tableau, Quick Tip, we are going to build a simple KPI...
Rounded Progress Bar Tutorial
In my free time I try to build a few web applications, this is an essential part of my personal learning and attempt to keep relevant. Having an application that delivers great functionality is great, but...
Tableau QT: Histogram with Normal Curve
Welcome to 2020. Hopefully, this will be the start of a glorious year, and we at Tableau Magic are definitely excited for things to come. Here is our first Tableau Quick...
Tableau 2019.2: MakePoint and MakeLine
Tableau 2019.2 was released on Tuesday 21st May 2019 and comes with some very nice features. In this article, we are going to spend the next 10 minutes to look into...
Venn Diagrams in Tableau
I was challenged a few years back to draw an interactive Venn Diagram, not just have two transparent circles, which is not too difficult, but having two circles as well as...