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Datameer supports Tableau 9 and 10. Other versions might not function as expected and aren't supported.

Configuring Tableau Server as a Connection

To create a Tableau connection:

  1. Select Select "+" and  and then select select "Connection" or right or right-click on a folder in the File Browser and select "Create New" and then "Connection". A 'New Connection' tab opens. 
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  2. Select Select "Tableau Server" from the drop-down in section 'Type' and confirm with with "Next". The section 'Connection Details' opens. 
  3. Enter the Tableau server address, a username and password. 
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    If needed, enter a

    Server connection URL, if needed, the site ID to access Tableau through a site other than the default site and set the

    'Connection

    connection usage

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    to "Export". 
    INFO: The connection usage for Tableau can only be set for exports

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  4. Select the authentication mode from the drop-down: "User/ Password" or "Personal Access Token"The fields adapt to the chosen authentication mode.
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    If selecting 'User/ Password', enter the username and password. 
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    If selecting 'Personal Access Token', enter the token name and the token secret.
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  5. If needed, enter custom properties, e.g. 'das.splitting.disable-combining=true' to export large workbooks faster. The section 'Save' opens.
     
  6. If needed, enter a description and confirm with with "Save". The dialog 'Save Connection' opens.
  7. Select the name and storage location of the connection and confirm with with "Save". The Tableau connection is saved. 

Configuring Tableau Server for Export Jobs

See /wiki/spaces/DASSB110/pages/20221234882.