Mastering 4-Level Map Drill Downs in Tableau

If you've enjoyed my previous tutorials on 2-level and 3-level drill downs in Tableau, prepare to take your skills to the next level. 

I've got something unique for you: a step-by-step guide on creating a 4-Level Map Drill Down in Tableau!

What You'll Learn:

- How to drill down from a region to a state

- How to further drill down from a state to a county

- Finally, how to drill down from a county to a city

Prerequisites:

This is an advanced tutorial. Make sure you're comfortable with Tableau basics and have seen my 2-level and 3-level drill down videos.

Previous Videos:

2-Level Drill Down Tutorial

- https://www.vizwiz.com/2022/08/two-level-drill-down.html

- https://www.vizwiz.com/2023/06/map-drill-down.html

3-Level Drill Down Tutorial

- https://www.vizwiz.com/2023/08/dzv-drilldown.html

Links & Resources:

Workbook - https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/andy.kriebel/viz/4-LevelMapDrilldown/MapDrilldown 

How to Calculate Weekday-Only Sales in Tableau

Have you ever wondered how to compare sales performance between two sets of weekdays? 

In this video, I'll show you how to calculate and compare sales for the last 10 weekdays against the prior 10 weekdays—all while excluding weekends. 

What You Will Learn:

1. Setting up your data source for comparison
2. Creating calculated fields for two sets of weekdays
3. Configuring table calculations to get only the days you need
4. Filtering out weekends from both data sets
5. Implementing advanced date functions for comparison
6. Visualizing and comparing sales for both sets of weekdays

Background Context:

Tableau enables you to conduct intricate data analyses, but comparing specific sets of weekdays can be tricky. This tutorial simplifies that process, focusing on comparing the last 10 weekdays' sales with the 10 weekdays preceding them.

Assumptions:

1. You have a foundational knowledge of Tableau.
2. Your sales data contains date information.
3. You've previously worked with calculated fields in Tableau.

Related Videos:

1. Tableau for Beginners: Link
2. Everything you need to know about table calcs: Link

Resources:

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