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July 16, 2013
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Networking and new member introductions
Discussion for scheduling and locations for the
remaining 2013 TUG calendar
News and upcoming events
Tableau Reps: Gordon Rose & David McMullin
Monthly Tech Topic: Adding Actions to your
Dashboards
Questions and Open discussion
Wrap-up & Happy Hour at Table 31
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New member introductions
Group demographics:
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Geographic location
professional background
current job type
experience level
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Card & contact exchange
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Mailing list
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Which days and weeks during the month would be
best going forward for meetings?
What are the best methods for group
announcements and communications?
How can we facilitate and encourage dialogue
within the group outside of our meetings?
What features or areas of interest would you like
to learn more about in upcoming Tech Topics?
Would any members like to present on a topic at
an upcoming meeting?
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What types of Data Sources are we connecting to
with Tableau?
What can you share with the group about your
particular methods or specialty areas?
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Potential areas of focus for upcoming topics:
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Potential areas of focus for upcoming topics:
Potential areas of focus for upcoming topics:
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2013 Tableau Customer Conference
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2013 Tableau Customer Conference
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2013 Tableau Customer Conference
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Introductions
News & Updates on Tableau 8
New Tools and Features
Certification Program
Q&A
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Working With Data
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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
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Performance
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Fast Graphics & Calculations
Parallelized Dashboards
Performance Recorder
Data Engine & Extracts
Other Improvements
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Hyperlink Objects
Color-Coded Tabs
New Dashboard Tab
PDF Improvements
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Tableau Desktop 8
◦ Qualified Associate
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Tableau Desktop 8
◦ Certified Professional
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Tableau Server 8
◦ Qualified Associate
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Tableau Server 8
◦ Certified Professional
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Q&A
 Mike
Connery
◦ Analyst, Acumen Analytics
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Live demonstration & discussion
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Resources:
◦ http://kb.tableausoftware.com/articles/knowledgebase/be
st-practices-designing-vizes-and-dashboards
◦ http://www.tableausoftware.com/learn/webinars/usingdashboards-see-share-and-take-action
◦ http://www.perceptualedge.com/examples.php
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Member use case scenarios
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Roadblocks and obstacles?
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Tableau 8 quirks, bugs, issues?
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TUG Group and Member goals for 2013
Thanks for attending, and spread the word!
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community.tableausoftware.com/groups/philadelphia
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www.linkedin.com/groups/Philadephia-Tableau-UserGroup-PhlTUG-3316849/
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www.meetup.com/Philadelphia-Tableau-Users-MeetupGroup/
Thanks for attending!
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Join us for Happy Hour at Table 31
◦ One block South - on JFK Boulevard in the Plaza area
directly in front of the Comcast Center