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Tableau to click on datapoint, populate another panel


I'm using trial version of Tableau Desktop 9.0.4

So far, I have datapoints on a geographic map. When I hover over them, the information appears in the tool tip.

Here is abstract of map

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Now, I am trying to find out how to display other data on a separate panel, i.e. I click on datapoint, and data appears on the panel below.

This is abstract of what I would like. What Tableau tools to use? Thanks!

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@Inox For some reason, Use as Filter is greyed out. I even tried to remove QuickFilters. Screenshot below.

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Solution

  • As already said in the comments, you should use Action Filters to use data from one worksheet to the other, if both are displayed in the same dashboard. (In fact, you can even filter worksheets in other dashboards, but I don't believe it's the case right now).

    In Tableau Desktop, select WorksheetActions and then click in the Add Action button.

    Selecting the filter action, you will be prompted with a window that lets you select the source sheet, target sheet and how the filter should behave.

    Filter Action