filter actions
In Tableau, filter actions are interactive features that enable you to create dynamic connections between different worksheets, dashboards, or visualizations within your Tableau workbook. Filter actions allow you to filter data in one worksheet based on selections made in another.
Here's how filter actions work:
Source Worksheet: You specify a worksheet (the source) that contains the filter(s) you want to use as the trigger for the action.
Target Worksheet: You define a target worksheet (or multiple worksheets) where you want the data to be filtered based on the selections made in the source worksheet.
Action Configuration: You configure the filter action by specifying which field(s) in the source worksheet will act as the filter and which field(s) in the target worksheet(s) should be filtered based on these selections.
Interactivity: When users interact with the filter(s) in the source worksheet (e.g., by selecting a specific category or date range), the filter action automatically updates the data displayed in the target worksheet(s) to reflect the chosen filter criteria.
Filter actions enhance interactivity and make it easier for users to explore and analyze data by providing a seamless way to focus on specific subsets of information. They are particularly useful for creating interactive dashboards and reports where users can drill down or filter data in a coordinated and intuitive manner.