Advanced-etl-processor
Publish Tableau File Dynamic Action
About
Publish Tableau File package action is used to publish Datasource and Workbook files to the Tableau server
Metadata tab
- The Write Variables option ensures that the “Package Action” logs the variable values into the “Action vars before log file” before the action is executed and logs the updated variable values into the “Action vars after log file” after the action completes.
- This option is typically used for debugging and is not recommended in a production environment.
- It can be globally disabled through the options dialog .
Parameters tab
To minimize potential issues, avoid using mapped drives and opt for the UNC (Universal Naming Convention) path instead. Mapped drives can lead to problems with accessibility and permissions, especially in networked environments or automated processes. UNC paths provide a direct, reliable way to reference network resources without relying on local drive letters, ensuring better stability and consistency across different systems and users.
Selecting Connection
Variables tab
The Variables tab defines the variables to be updated during the action’s execution.
Tip: double click on the variable name to disable/enable it
Execution log tab
The Execution log tab is populated after the action is executed. Double click on the row to view the log.
Example: Calculated Tableau File
Pascal
begin
Result:='c:\support\'+LeftString(GETSYSTEMVARIABLE('SYSTEM_DATE'),8)+'.tde';
end;Python
from datetime import datetime
Result.Value='c:\\support\\'+ datetime.now().strftime('%Y%m%d')+'.tde'Useful Links
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