Published: 20 Dec 2022 Last Modified Date: 21 Dec 2022
Question
How to create output using only the most recent date in the data set using Tableau Prep.
Example: If 2022/12/12 is the most recent date in the data set.
Environment
Tableau Prep Builder
Answer
Perform the following steps as demonstrated in the attached packaged flow.
1. Connect to the attached data source 'test.xlsx'. 2. Click on the '+' button and add Clean Step. 3. Create a new calculated field with the following: Name : MAX_Date Calculation : {FIXED:MAX([Date])} 4. Click on Filter Values. 5. Enter the following calculation and save: Calculation : [MAX_Date] = [Date] 6. Click on the '+' button and add Output Step. 7. Set the output options as desired to create the output.
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