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Why Use LOD Expressions?
Why Use LOD Expressions?
LOD expressions provide you with the ability to combine data at different levels of granularity within a single view. This lesson explains why this new Tableau feature is so powerful.
Understanding the Different Types of LOD Expression
Understanding the Different Types of LOD Expression
This lesson explains the 4 different types of LOD expressions along with when and how to use these expressions in Tableau.
INCLUDE Expressions
INCLUDE Expressions
With INCLUDE expressions, you can access deeper levels of granularity in the view, which I'll show you how to do with a simple bar-chart in this lesson.
EXCLUDE Expressions Part 1
EXCLUDE Expressions Part 1
The EXCLUDE expression is used to access data that is more aggregated than the data shown in the view. A common use-case for this expression is when colour coding complex bar-charts.
EXCLUDE Expressions Part 2
EXCLUDE Expressions Part 2
In this second lesson on EXCLUDE expressions, we will examine the impact of filters on expressions and learn how to create expressions that accept multiple dimensions.
FIXED Expressions
FIXED Expressions
FIXED expressions ignores the dimension shown in the view and enable you to access dimensions entirely independent of the view. Find out how to use them in this lesson.
Combining Multiple LOD Expressions
Combining Multiple LOD Expressions
In certain instances, it may be required to combine multiple LOD expressions, often EXCLUDE and FIXED. In this lesson, we will go through a common use case where this combination is necessary.
Table-Scoped LOD Expressions
Table-Scoped LOD Expressions
Table-scoped expressions provide access to the lowest level of granularity in the view and are very easy to create. Find out how to use them in this short lesson.
Final Thoughts on LOD Expressions
Final Thoughts on LOD Expressions
In this lesson, we will re-cap on the 4 LOD expressions covered in the course and learn a couple of implementation tips, especially for beginners.
