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Philadelphia Area Tableau Users Group. May 7, 2013. Our Sponsors Presenters. Agenda. Networking and new member introductions Discussion for scheduling and locations for the 2013 TUG calendar News and Updates on Tableau 8 Review group members Tableau usage scenarios
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Philadelphia Area Tableau Users Group May 7, 2013
Agenda • Networking and new member introductions • Discussion for scheduling and locations for the 2013 TUG calendar • News and Updates on Tableau 8 • Review group members Tableau usage scenarios • Visual Analytics – Best Practices for effective visualization • Questions and Open discussion • Wrap-up
Discussion for Topics/Timing for next TUG • How often should TUG meetings be scheduled? • What time of day works best for most members? • What locations are most convenient? • What locations would be most likely to encourage new members to attend? • Are members able to provide access to host locations? • Are members aware of potential host locations which we may pursue for future meetings?
Newtools & features - Tableau 8 • Areas of focus for upcoming TUG meetings:
New tools & features - Tableau 8 • Areas of focus for upcoming TUG meetings:
New tools & features - Tableau 8 • Areas of focus for upcoming TUG meetings:
News and Updates on Tableau 8 • Working With Data • Data Blending • Shared Filters • Custom SQL Parameters • Refresh Data Server extracts based on a local data source • API to create Tableau Data Extracts • Salesforce.com • Google Analytics
News and Updates on Tableau 8 • Performance • Fast Graphics & Calculations • Parallelized Dashboards • Performance Recorder • Data Engine & Extracts • Other Improvements • Hyperlink Objects • Color-Coded Tabs • New Dashboard Tab • PDF Improvements
Certification Program • Certification exams for Tableau 8 are expected to be available late June 2013 • Tableau 8 Desktop • Qualified Associate • Certified Professional • Tableau 8 Server • Qualified Associate • Certified Professional
Visual Analytics – Best Practices for effective data visualizations
Visual Analytics – Best Practices for effective data visualizations
Visual Analytics – Best Practices for effective data visualizations
Visual Analytics – Best Practices for effective data visualizations
Visual Analytics – Best Practices for effective data visualizations
Visual Analytics – Best Practices for effective data visualizations
Visual Analytics – Best Practices for effective data visualizations
Visual Analytics – Best Practices for effective data visualizations
Visual Analytics – Best Practices for effective data visualizations • Resources: • http://kb.tableausoftware.com/articles/knowledgebase/best-practices-designing-vizes-and-dashboards • http://www.tableausoftware.com/learn/webinars/using-dashboards-see-share-and-take-action • http://www.perceptualedge.com/examples.php
Questions & Open Discussion • Member use case scenarios • Roadblocks and obstacles? • Tableau 8 quirks, bugs, issues? • TUG Group and Member goals for 2013
Networking/Wrap-up Thanks for attending, and spread the word! • community.tableausoftware.com/groups/philadelphia • www.linkedin.com/groups/Philadephia-Tableau-User-Group-PhlTUG-3316849/ • www.meetup.com/Philadelphia-Tableau-Users-Meetup-Group/