Using Parameter actions in Tableau to filter sheets: Quick Tip

In this one, I go through a method that allows you to use parameter actions to filter charts. You can use it in lots of different use cases so the main aim of this video is to show you the mechanics of how this works. Parameter actions in Tableau open up new possibilities for creating summary values and statistics without using calculations.

00:00 Intro
00:19 - Working example
01:03 - Building our chart
01:27 - How this works
01:59 - Create our parameter
03:06 - Creating our Filter
05:19 - Building our dashboard
05:53 - Setup our dashboard action
06:55 - Testing our parameter action
07:35 - Setting up a button to reset the view
12:43 - Other ways to use this technique
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[athenabiles]

Tim! I can't get enough you and your Tableau videos. It has been the lifeline at work, especially when I need it the most. Whatever you do, keep it coming. You are the only person I know who can explain the concepts and how-to's so well. Athena

[kiran]

Been struggling to make sense of set and parameter actions, looked around everywhere. But your videos on these two actually made it like ...Aah ! now I understand. Thanks !

[zalzali]

That could apply for many applications, thank Tim for this great tip !

[alainponroy]

Hello Tim, just for the record ... I very much appreciate your videos, I'm learning so much watching them. Please keep on doing them.
Kind regards
Alain Ponroy

[tracyl]

Tim, you are a life saver! Thank you sir!

[andreawatkins]

Hello again Tim, how would I ask you a specific question to answer? Do you do private Tableau desktop consulting? I am having trouble with LOD calcs and could use some help understanding.

[uzormakevin]

How do you make sure that data is consistent across multiple reports?

[avgenjy]

Hello, I did the same thing you did in the calculations but it says "calculation contains errors: can't compare integer and date values". I'm not really good at this yet and I tried checking if it depends on the type of data, I can see that the parameter and that data are both set as dates. I'm a bit confused.

[aishwarya.a]

Tim! In this we swap between two sheets using parameter. What if I have a list of 10 parameters and for each parameter I should use different filter action to navigate to different sheets. Here it satisfies binary condition like if True it navigates to one sheet and false means going to other sheet, But if I have 10 parameters how to navigate the sheet using filter action

[stinsonjad]

Tim! How can I submit a question for you to answer? Your videos are life savers and have helped so much, but I have been stuck on a normalization of time issue for weeks and can't get help in the forums!

[andreawatkins]

Tim, thank you for these VERY helpful and intuitive videos. Do you offer Tableau consulting also? If so, how would I reach you? Fill free to contact me via my associated email address. Thanks for your help.