Tableau 10 New Features : Cross Database Filters to Save You Time

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For a long time now when you wanted to filter multiple data sources you'd have to use a parameter in Tableau. This worked well but had is not without its own limitations. Namely, the limited parameter interface choices and the need to use a calculation to apply the filter.

Now in Tableau 10 you can accomplish this same capability with an even better user experience using the new Cross Database Filters.

If you use this feature or found this video helpful let me know in the comments below or on Twitter with #DataGeek

[cocoon]

Thanks for the video. if I need a multi-option filter, how to do it? trying to figure out the parameter thing but looks it cannot transfer value cross database?

[Helloimtheshiieet]

Oh my I can't explain how useful this is. Thank you a ton. I would have left out more of the parameter talk and go more in depth in the related databases in a more complex situation personally. The biggest issue with Tableau forums, YouTube etc is people using extremely simple examples versus a real life project example. Still very helpful and a great explanation. 2 thumbs up.

[YoUzHi]

this is so cool! i was introduced to Tableau at work today and this vid just made it cooler

[MrHoneyBunny]

Very Well explained.. Keep up the good Work.. :)

[mohitgoyal]

Thanks Ben. Does the technique also works with Joins?

[karthikk]

Hi Ben, Just to confirm we need to have a common field like date field to use from multiple data sources right ?
If so how many data sources can we use in a dashboard ? Thank you. :-)